In 1997, CSA International, Inc. a marine environmental consulting firm, provided underwater inspection and construction review services in support of the coral reef restoration of the M/V ALEC OWEN MAITLAND and M/V ELPIS vessel grounding sites in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Key Largo, Florida. These services consisted of preparation for and execution of nearly continuous on-site review of contractor construction activities during reef restoration work at the grounding sites. CSA's primary responsibilities included advising the Project Engineer of Olsen Associates, Inc. and the Field Representative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the project, along with documenting and verifying project progress. Additional responsibilities included interfacing between the government's contractor for turbidity monitoring and alerting NOAA Sanctuary personnel of any potential environmental problems associated with the construction effort.
Prescribed Burning is the planned application of fire to natural fuels or vegetation in order to accomplish a specific management goal. By reducing fuel sources, communities reduce the likelihood that wildfires will be able to escalate and cause further damage to homes, recreational areas, and community businesses. Without ample fuels,
Read More 114 Hits
A pair of CSA International, Inc. a marine environmental consulting marine biologists diving off the north coast of Puerto Rico completing a survey.
Read More 931 Hits
Dolphin Energy Limited Artificial Reefs in Qatar by CSA International Inc.
In 2007, CSA International, Inc. a marine environmental consulting firm was awarded the prime contract for the Engineering, Procurement, Transportation, Construction, Installation, and Monitoring of an Artificial Reef offshore Qatar by Dolphin Energy Limited (Dolphin Energy). This major mitigation project is
Read More 1554 Hits
The Oyster Reef Restoration project involves the placement of more than 30 million pounds of cultch which is typically made up of fossilized shell, limestone rock, recycled concrete rubble and other hard materials designed to provide points of attachment for oysters - that will be distributed within the St. Lucie
Read More 1270 Hits
Beginning in 1996, CSA International, Inc. (CSA) developed a series of options for biologically enhancing a newly created salt water lagoon in the Berry Islands, Bahamas. Following site visits made to assess conditions within the lagoon, possible courses of action were outlined and a number of options were presented. These potential options
Read More 597 Hits
