Marine Environmental Survey

At OceanSciTech, we provide expert Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) services to support the sustainable development, conservation, and governance of coastal and marine areas. Our integrated approach ensures that marine resources are managed effectively to balance ecological protection, economic growth, and community needs.

As marine environments face increasing pressure from development, tourism, aquaculture, and offshore infrastructure, MSP is essential for minimizing conflict, enhancing ecosystem resilience, and informing policy and permitting decisions.

🌊 What We Offer

✅ Integrated Coastal and Marine Use Zoning

  • Strategic allocation of marine space for multiple uses (e.g., tourism, fisheries, conservation)

  • Spatial conflict analysis and compatibility modeling

  • Development of zoning maps for regulatory and planning authorities

✅ Baseline Data Collection & Mapping

  • Bathymetric, habitat, and oceanographic data acquisition

  • Marine ecological baseline surveys (corals, seagrass, mangroves)

  • GIS-based spatial database development

✅ Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Mapping

  • Identification of critical and sensitive habitats

  • Mapping of oil spill risk areas, breeding grounds, and biodiversity hotspots

  • Risk zoning for marine industrial activities

✅ Decision Support Tools

  • Spatial modeling to evaluate future development scenarios

  • Cumulative impact assessments

  • Interactive geospatial platforms for stakeholder engagement

✅ Policy and Regulatory Support

  • Development of MSP frameworks and guidelines

  • Technical input for marine and coastal EIA regulations

  • Alignment with national strategies and international conventions (e.g., UNCLOS, CBD, SDG14)

⚙️ Tools and Techniques

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing

  • Stakeholder consultation & participatory mapping

  • Habitat suitability and spatial conflict modeling

  • Custom dashboard development and data visualization

  • Integration with hydrographic, ecological, and socio-economic data

🌐 Applications

  • Coastal zone management and shoreline protection planning

  • Marine infrastructure planning (ports, marinas, energy projects)

  • Offshore aquaculture and fisheries management

  • Marine tourism zoning and eco-tourism planning

  • Marine Protected Area (MPA) design and monitoring

  • Support for IFC-compliant Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs)

🌟 Why Choose OceanSciTech?

  • Multidisciplinary expertise combining marine science, engineering, and policy

  • Regional experience in Red Sea, Arabian Gulf, and Western Indian Ocean

  • Deep integration with marine surveys, habitat assessments, and hydrographic data

  • Practical, policy-relevant outputs tailored to planners, developers, and regulators

  • Commitment to sustainability, stakeholder inclusion, and data transparency