Bahrain

IBC’s marine ecologist provided technical support cover for an environmental consultancy acting as their temporary Marine Team Lead due to sickness and maternity leave. For two busy months, 25 projects were managed, working with clients such as with Eni, Bapco, TechnipFMC, Technicas Reunidas Samsung JV, Teekay Bahrain LNG, Bahrain Investment Wharf and Bahrain Steel.

The work involved writing and preparing EIAs, environmental auditing, delivering a Biodiversity Action Plan (conducting various ecological surveys on Ma’ameer Channel), managing staff, coordinating survey efforts, and leading and supporting proposal writing and preparation.

Ecological survey work on the Ma’ameer Channel, Bahrain identifying potential locations for grey mangrove (Avicennia marina) habitat offsetting and limiting factors of existing trees.

A nearshore dredging vessel audit together with on land environmental checks of water quality (Total Suspended Solids).