HSA offers specialized expertise in coral reef analysis, protection, and rehabilitation. Our diverse group of scientists, engineers, GIS specialists, ecologists, and environmental permit specialists work to preserve, protect, and enhance our ecosystems and improve our quality of life in our communities. HSA understands the importance of establishing a fundamental understanding of biological processes and conditions when developing sustainable solutions for both the terrestrial and marine environments.
Coral reef and associated seagrass and mangrove communities are among the most biologically complex and diverse ecosystems on earth. The coral community is a sensitive indicator of water quality and the ecological integrity of the ecosystem. Reefs thus are excellent sentinels of the quality of their environment. Proper monitoring of reefs can identify changes in water quality or impacts from land-based activities. Monitoring changes in water quality can help local resource managers understand the implications of actions occurring in watersheds that are associated with particular coral communities. These connections will help in development of sound management plans for coral reefs and other coastal and marine resources.
Services provided:
- Artificial Reef Programs
- Coral Transplantation Studies
- Cutting-edge Underwater Mapping and Scientific Diving
- Emergency Response and Reef Triage
- Environmental Impact Studies and Assessments
- Expert Witness Testimony
- GIS Mapping and Data Analysis
- Habitat Equivalency Analysis and Modeling
- Long-term Monitoring Studies
- Mitigation for Unavoidable Impacts
- Natural Resource Damage Assessments
- Oil Spill Planning and Management
- Reef Injury Analysis
- Regulatory Assistance and Project Permitting
- Restoration Planning, Design, and Implementation
- Ship-Grounding Evaluations
- Training and Education
- Underwater Corridor Studies
- Water Quality Studies