Battelle operates two applied marine sciences laboratories, providing a science-based approach to manage and protect coastal and marine systems and other water resources. The following is a set of relevant capabilities:
- Develop, evaluate and apply methods and technologies for detecting, quantifying and characterizing changes in and the restoration of the environment including advanced mathematical models
- Develop information systems to collect, maintain and analyze environmental data
- Conduct vessel-based scientific sampling, monitoring and research
- Deploy and develop sub-sea and surface technology
- Support Marine Spatial Planning technology and implementation
- Facilitate public participation and stakeholder coordination
- Excel in regulatory support (NEPA, MMPA, ESA, NRDA, Clean Water, CZMA, NPDES, etc.)
- Internationally recognized experts in analytical chemistry, wetland and coastal ecology, ecotoxicology, marine biology, modeling and remote sensing
- Measure trace substances (organic chemicals and metals) and determine safe levels in the marine environment
- Use satellite information and other remote sensing techniques to map, measure and model ocean activities. The information aids environmental cleanup and
- Informs surveys of natural resources, coastal security and emergency response