At OceanSciTech, we specialize in delivering scientifically robust and regulatory-compliant Marine Environmental Surveys that support sustainable marine development, biodiversity conservation, and compliance with international environmental standards such as IFC PS6 and EIA regulations.
Our multidisciplinary team of marine scientists, ecologists, and divers conducts comprehensive surveys tailored to project needs — from ecological baseline assessments to high-resolution habitat mapping and long-term monitoring.
🌍 Our Core Services Include:
✅ Benthic Habitat Mapping
Visual and photographic surveys using ROVs and divers
Identification of coral reefs, seagrass beds, macroalgae, and sponge communities
Habitat classification and health assessments
✅ Marine Biodiversity Baseline Surveys
Fish, invertebrate, and flora inventories
Quantitative assessments of species richness and abundance
Seasonal and spatial ecological studies
✅ Coral Reef & Seagrass Monitoring
Photo-quadrat and transect-based assessments
Coral health evaluation (bleaching, disease, damage)
Seagrass coverage and productivity analysis
✅ Mangrove Ecosystem Assessments
Tree structure, canopy density, and zonation analysis
Sediment and water quality interactions
Health indicators and anthropogenic pressure assessment
✅ ROV-Based Environmental Seabed Surveys
High-definition visual inspections at depths exceeding 300 m
Video transects and georeferenced photo mosaics
Targeted habitat and species documentation in deep-sea and hard-to-reach areas
✅ Water Quality Monitoring
In-situ measurements (DO, pH, turbidity, salinity, ORP, chlorophyll-a)
Deployment of multiparameter sondes and loggers
Integration with ecological risk assessment and marine health status
🧪 Applications
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA, ESIA)
Critical Habitat Assessments (CHAM)
Ecological Risk Assessment Reporting (ERAR)
Marine Protected Area (MPA) planning and monitoring
Offshore infrastructure permitting
Nature-based coastal development design
⚙️ Tools & Methodologies
Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) with HD video capture
Diver-led surveys with quadrat, line-transect, and belt-transect techniques
GNSS-referenced habitat mapping
GIS and remote sensing for habitat analysis
Aqua TROLL 800 and other environmental sondes
IFC-compliant risk and mitigation matrices
🌐 Why OceanSciTech?
Regional expertise in Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Arabian Gulf, and Indian Ocean ecosystems
Seamless integration with hydrographic, geophysical, and engineering surveys
Full alignment with IFC Performance Standards and local regulatory frameworks
Rapid deployment and high-resolution data delivery
Scientifically defensible reporting tailored for regulators and stakeholders