Bio-Tech Consulting recently sent members of the company’s Coastal and Marine Sciences division to Guam to conduct coral surveys in support of an international project designed to enhance connectivity throughout the Pacific region.
For this project, the company’s scientific dive team conducted pre-project coral surveys and site reconnaissance for any anthropogenic (manmade) debris. The surveys included identification of adjacent hardbottom recipient sites for coral relocation and mitigation efforts, and team’s coral relocation activities included using coral-safe materials and industry best management practices.
The project also called for stabilization and enhancement efforts for coral cover and the removal of any anthropogenic debris that was encountered 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 and provide coral health monitoring and reporting.