Bio-Tech Consulting recently sent members of the company’s Coastal and Marine Sciences division to Guam. The team was there to conduct coral surveys in support of an international project designed to enhance connectivity throughout the Pacific region.
For this project, the scientific dive team conducted pre-project coral surveys and site reconnaissance for any manmade debris. The surveys also included identifying adjacent hardbottom recipient sites for coral relocation and mitigation efforts. The team’s coral relocation activities were performed using coral-safe materials and industry best management practices to ensure the health of the coral. The project also called for stabilization and enhancement efforts for coral cover and the removal of any manmade debris that was found within the site area.
Following the coral surveys and translocation efforts, Bio-Tech Consulting’s Coastal and Marine Sciences team will conduct follow-up coral surveys of the site over the next several months. The team will provide coral health monitoring and reporting to track the project’s success.
