Providing expert review of oil spill modeling studies for proposed oil and gas extraction activities offshore of South Africa and Namibia.
Serving as an expert advisor for the development of an oil spill trajectory model for South Africa. Supporting the assessment of the environmental, social, and economic risks and impacts of offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction. Providing expert review of regional oil spill modeling studies.
Project lead for a trajectory modeling study of hypothetical alternative fuel discharges from vessel activities in the Port of Vancouver, Canada. The study includes utilizing advanced in-water and in-air transport modeling systems to evaluate the potential impacts of alternative fuel discharges on the environment. Fuels evaluated include LNG, methanol, ammonia, and biodiesel.
Project lead for an oil spill modeling study of hypothetical spills that could occur as a result of oil exploration activities, shipping, and cruise tourism in northern Greenland, the Canadian High Arctic Archipelago, and associated waters. Modeling included simulation of oil interactions with fixed landfast ice and moving sea ice. Various response methodologies were also evaluated, including subsea dispersant injection, surface dispersant application, mechanical removal, and in situ burning.
Provided expert review of oil spill modeling studies in support of pipeline spill response planning for a Native American tribe in the central U.S.
Provided technical support for an oil spill modeling study of potential impacts associated with construction and operation of a proposed marine terminal in Washington.
Modeled and analyzed surface and subsurface blowout oil spills in support of oil spill contingency planning for offshore oil and gas wells (Various projects). Has managed or conducted studies for more than 20 countries in Europe, Africa, South America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
Provided technical editing services for oil spill trajectory modeling studies.
Co-managed the modeling and analysis of subsurface oil spills from more than 80 World War II-era shipwrecks to assess risks to ecological and socioeconomic resources of concern (client: NOAA). Areas modeled include the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Hawaii, Alaska, the Caribbean, and U.S. Pacific Territories.
Project manager for an oil spill modeling study of potential future oil spills from a damaged platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Main objectives were to support the development of a response cost estimate and to estimate potential injuries/natural resource damages.
Assisted in the modeling of surface oil spills for the 26 U.S. Outer Continental Shelf planning areas, including the Gulf of Mexico and Arctic. The results are used as the basis for estimating oil spill-related costs in an Offshore Environmental Cost model used by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
Assisted in conducting oil spill modeling to estimate potential worst-case natural resource damages resulting from an oil spill in the Rouge and Detroit Rivers, Michigan.
Assisted in conducting oil spill modeling to estimate potential worst-case natural resource damages resulting from an oil spill in Brazil. Gathered life history data and compiled libraries for freshwater and estuarine fish and invertebrates occurring in the region.
Environmental Sensitivity Analysis and Marine Spatial Planning
Technical advisor for the development of an environmental sensitivity model to assess the potential impacts of offshore floating wind turbines on marine and coastal resources in California and Hawaii. The model incorporated species and habitat sensitivity, baseline environmental conditions, mitigation measures, and rates of large-scale natural disasters that could affect offshore facilities.
Project manager for an assessment of marine oil spill risk in Alaska (client: NOAA). Developed a new spatial model of environmental vulnerability that was combined with probability of oil spills by region to determine geographic areas of highest risk. Also managed the development of a software tool to calculate, view, and export risk results.
Co-managed the development of a conceptual framework and approach for cumulative environmental impact evaluation of offshore renewable energy development (client: BOEM). Included the development of a new software tool for marine spatial planning and siting evaluation.
Assisted in the application of a model to quantify relative environmental sensitivity of the marine habitats and ecosystems of the 26 U.S. Outer Continental Shelf planning areas (client: BOEM).
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Support/Environmental Permitting
As a federal third-party representative, leading the preparation of a Biological Assessment for a wind farm and associated export cables offshore of Massachusetts. Also serving as a technical reviewer for sea turtle, marine mammal, finfish, invertebrate, and EFH sections.
Technical advisor for the development of a Construction and Operations Plan for a windfarm located offshore of Rhode Island and associated export cables with potential landfalls on Long Island, New York. Authored impact assessments for Essential Fish Habitat, marine protected species, finfish resources, commercial and recreational fisheries, and benthic habitats.
Technical advisor for the development of a Construction and Operations Plan for a wind farm offshore of Rhode Island and associated export cables into Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Lead author for Essential Fish Habitat technical report and impact assessments related to Essential Fish Habitat, marine protected species, commercial and recreational fisheries, and benthic habitats.
As a federal third-party representative, authoring Environmental Impact Statement sections related to wildlife, aquatic resources, Essential Fish Habitat, and protected species for a proposed coastal LNG terminal in Louisiana.
As a federal third-party representative, authored Environmental Impact Statement sections related to wildlife, aquatic resources, Essential Fish Habitat, and protected species sections for a subsea pipeline in the New York Bight.
As a federal third-party representative, led the revision of a Biological Assessment and supported formal consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for an offshore LNG terminal and associated subsea pipeline in the Caribbean.
Technical Adviser for the development of a Biological Evaluation for the relocation of an existing marine aquaculture net pen in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Included evaluation of potential effects on protected species and Essential Fish Habitat.
As a subcontractor to the federal third-party representative, supported the development of an EIS for a proposed offshore LNG terminal in the Caribbean.
As a subcontractor to the federal third-party representative, supported an EIS for a proposed natural gas pipeline lateral in the New York Bight.
As a subcontractor to the federal third-party representative, authored Essential Fish Habitat section of an EIS for a proposed offshore LNG terminal in the New York Bight.
Environmental Adviser for a proposed offshore facility south of Long Island and an associated offshore/onshore pipeline into the New Jersey/New York City area. Work included a multi-year siting assessment to identify environmental resources, regulatory requirements, issues and schedules, and survey requirements. The study also included a characterization of existing resources that would be affected by or influence pipeline siting. Project responsibilities included resource evaluations, development of offshore and onshore biological survey plans, hiring and management of subcontractors, and coordination with state and federal resource agencies. Also managed several studies relating to fisheries resources and stakeholders.
As a federal third-party representative, conducted stakeholder outreach at pre-filing open house and public scoping meetings and authored land use and Essential Fish Habitat EIS sections for a natural gas pipeline and associated facilities in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Project team member responsible for assisting with federal and state agency consultations regarding threatened and endangered species for a 50-mile-long pipeline through Connecticut, Long Island Sound, and New York.
Project team member supporting the permitting for the installation of three permanent coastal erosion control devices in Delaware. Specific project responsibilities included conducting wetland delineations, conducting protected species and Essential Fish Habitat consultations, and preparing state and federal permit applications.
As a federal third-party representative, authored marine mammal and sea turtle impact sections of a Biological Assessment for a proposed onshore LNG terminal in the Columbia River, Oregon.
As a federal third-party representative, authored water resources and fisheries sections of an Environmental Assessment for a 129-mile-long natural gas pipeline in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The project included a pipeline crossing of a national wildlife refuge.
Marine Fisheries Science/Marine Biology
Project manager for a modeling study of sea turtle hatchling dispersion in eastern Africa.
Assisted with a study of cetacean interactions with midwater trawl fishing gear, with the goal of reducing bycatch. Involved working collaboratively with mid-Atlantic fishermen, both during workshops and time at sea on commercial fishing vessels.
Worked as a field research assistant for a behavioral study of breeding ground humpback whales on the remote island of Isla Socorro, Mexico. Monitored whales via photographic mark and release, collected tissue samples via biopsy, conducted acoustic sampling with boat-based and submerged hydrophones, and installed and retrieved underwater sensors via SCUBA.
Provided diving and technical support to a marine aquaculture facility and breeding program being implemented by the Sustainable Development Research Foundation on Ko Yao Yai Island, Thailand.
As a scientific research diver, assisted in various aspects of marine epidemiology research on a species of reef fish near Guana Island, British Virgin Islands. Mapped substrate distribution, conducted predator surveys, and carried out behavioral observations. Captured fish for tagging, along with other underwater tasks.
In Baja California Sur, Mexico, assisted with laying the groundwork for the establishment of a marine protected area in critical sea turtle habitat. Conducted turtle ecology research, habitat assessments, and public surveys, and developed environmental education programs for local schools.
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