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.
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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.
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