MRF was contracted by URS Qatar LLC to provide expert opinion and review of aspects of the EIA addressing Turtle Environmental Management Planning and Protection on behalf of Suez Energy Middle East. MRF’s scope of services included reviewing and providing input to EIA sections addressing marine turtle protection in conjunction with the proposed power plant. [maplist…
The project entailed an evaluation of the status of turtles during 2005 in the territorial waters of the State of Qatar and the development of framework for their protection against extinction and the identification of the species in Qatar waters and on its beaches. In particular the project aimed to identify the key nesting and…
MRF was contracted by URS Australia to review and update the marine species profile information data sheets and review impact assessment and mitigation measures for the South of Embley Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) and Environmental Impact Statement on behalf of Rio Tinto Alcan. MRF’s desktop scope of works included reviewing the existing write-ups…
Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) proposes to drill five wells in the Samarang oil field to increase hydrocarbon production. The Samarang field is located in production sub-block 310 off Sabah, some 50km NW of Labuan, where the average water depth is 10m and 45m respectively. MRF has been contracted to conduct coral reef surveys using…
The Marine Research Foundation (MRF) was contracted by DHI Water & Environment (M) Sdn. Bhd. (DHI) to update the desktop literature review of marine biology and ecology in the vicinity of the proposed development of the Kuala Linggi International Port off the Sg. Linggi River Mouth, District of Alor Gajah, Melaka . In addition…
