Human activity can have harmful effects on coastal areas. If not properly managed, impacts from marine-based activity – as well as activity in nearby urbanized, industrialized or intensively farmed areas – can lead to biodiversity loss and habitat deterioration.
SGS helps you to meet your objectives of monitoring and evaluating human impacts by developing programs in coastal and offshore environments, which are carried out by our experts in the field and in accredited laboratories. Our cutting-edge approaches include the use of eDNA to detect organisms as well as the ISO-accredited method we developed to quantify microplastics in seawater.
We provide:
- Aquaculture zone monitoring
- Bathing water quality monitoring
- Continuous monitoring, for example, of wastewater treatment plant outfalls
- Consultancy and impact assessments
- Dredging monitoring
- Port and coastal surveys
These services may include:
- Air quality assessments
- Biodiversity monitoring – sampling and analysis using eDNA or traditional taxonomy and habitat mapping
- Continuous monitoring of physicochemical parameters – using the latest measurement and reporting instrumentation
- Ecotoxicological monitoring – using applicable standards
- Greenhouse gas inventory development – analysis of emissions and target setting for reductions
- Marine plastic litter and microplastic quantification – sampling and analysis and biodegradation studies according to applicable methods, including the ISO-accredited method developed by SGS
- Recreational water testing – sampling and analysis, including Blue Flag testing, according to local regulations
- Underwater noise monitoring
- Water quality and sediment monitoring – sampling and analysis using standard methods
Your first choice for coastal and port monitoring services
With over 145 years’ experience working with the maritime industry, and teams in over 550 ports around the globe, we are the first choice for ships, ports and coastal managers looking to comply with regulations, minimize global environmental problems and meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. We offer efficient, cost-effective solutions to help you protect your business, your stakeholders and the environment.
Contact us today to learn more.