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Oil and Gas

Marine Resources, Inc., Offshore Consulting & SupportCSA International has specialized in multidisciplinary projects concerning the permitting of oil and gas exploration, development, and production operations since 1970. CSA International has extensive experience assessing environmental impacts relative to air and water quality, biology, chemistry, geology, physical oceanography, cultural resources, socioeconomics, and other potentially sensitive environmental factors. CSA International has conducted nearly 1,000 environmental projects for more than 100 oil and gas companies, petroleum organizations (e.g., American Petroleum Institute, Offshore Operators Committee, etc.), and governmental regulatory agencies (e.g., Minerals Management Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, etc.) in the United States and throughout the world.

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Remote Sensing, Operational Field ManagementCSA International offers a wide range of permitting and environmental services to the oil and gas industry, from desktop environmental impact assessments to offshore multidisciplinary monitoring studies. CSA International has prepared numerous Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Reports, Plans of Exploration and Development/Production, Coastal Zone Management Program Consistency Certifications and Assessments, and other permit-related documents. CSA International has completed Hard-Bottom Interpretations, Live-Bottom Surveys and Reports, and long-term Monitoring Programs. CSA International's oil spill planning and response services include Oil Spill Contingency Plans; evaluation and management of protective containment and cleanup measures; spill trajectory modeling; Natural Resource Damage Assessment; sampling and sample analyses; quality assurance/control documentation; data analyses; and reporting.

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Offshore Consulting & Support
Emergency Response Efforts, Geophysical ServicesCSA International provides scientific and operational marine consulting services, as well as SCUBA diving services for specific projects. All divers are certified in SCUBA by an internationally recognized organization and are trained as specialty divers for utilizing enriched air (Nitrox). All divers are trained in Red Cross Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and first aid and are experienced with federal dive safety practices (Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration, USACE, and Association of Diving Contractor, Standards). CSA International's commitment to safety and quality in our dive practices is demonstrated by a superior safety record and customer satisfaction. MRI has prepared and conducted dive safety plans for USACE and the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. MRI maintains a network of professional commercial divers as well as diving vessels and support boats to provide project-specific operational support and deep-water capabilities.