On March 1, 2021, EAI began daily, ongoing sea turtle nesting surveys on approximately 50 miles of high-density sea turtle nesting beaches along Florida’s east coast. We monitor beaches in Volusia, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties. This year, in support of several beach nourishment projects, we’ve conducted nesting surveys in Miami-Dade […]

EAI pivoted to a completely virtual setting at the onset of COVID-19. We now conduct all communications on Microsoft Teams. Our fieldwork is conducted following CDC guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment. In addition to communicating through Microsoft Teams, EAI has embraced the changes brought on by COVID-19 by sharing articles about at-home […]

The Kemp’s ridley has one of the most restricted distributions of any sea turtle species. Nesting occurs almost exclusively on the beaches of the western Gulf of Mexico, primarily in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Regular nesting also occurs on Texas’s Gulf beaches, but infrequent nesting has been documented in other southeastern states, including Florida. Juvenile Kemp’s ridleys spend an average […]

We are pleased to announce that Christina Macon (shown above with her husband, Gary), our Environmental Resource Program division leader, has accepted a promotion and accompanying title. Please join us in congratulating Christina on her new role as EAI’s Environmental Resource Program Administrator! Christina oversees EAI’s Environmental Resource Program and its expanding branch offices. Christina […]

During 2020, EAI documented 13,920 loggerhead, 2,384 green turtle, and 528 leatherback nests. For comparison, EAI documented a total of 13,841 loggerhead, 5,532 green turtle, and 282 leatherback nests during the 2019 nesting season. Documenting a Kemp’s ridley nest in Volusia County was the season highlight as it is the world’s rarest sea turtle species! […]

March 1st, 2021 was the official start of sea turtle nesting season, and EAI is eager to survey once again approximately 50 miles of sea turtle nesting beaches in Volusia, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties. EAI will also perform piping plover, rufa red knot, and daily shorebird breeding surveys in Broward […]

One of EAI’s long-term goals was to have a home base that is big enough for continued expansions, with consolidated offices and equipment, and enough staff parking. That is why EAI’s recent purchase of the building at 3552 Candice Avenue and adjacent lot in Jensen Beach is cause for celebration! This purchase allows us to […]

The health of estuaries in south Florida is regularly monitored as part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.  The Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) is a filter-feeding bivalve that provides critical habitats for estuarine animals and cleans the water passing through it.  Oysters can be harmed by poor water quality, freshwater releases, and toxic algal blooms, […]

We are always excited to share the advancements of our existing professionals and the addition of new professionals here at EAI. Niki Desjardin was promoted from Senior Project Manager to Director of Operations.  Niki has been with EAI since 2005 and her role has been growing with the company ever since. Allie Lamb, who started […]

In Guyana, a recent boom in oil exploration and discoveries has resulted in associated demand for environmental reporting. As part of an environmental bioassessment of the Guyana marine resources, EAI was contracted to identify the larval fish, zooplankton, and harmful algal bloom (HAB) phytoplankton species present in the near and offshore waters of Guyana. EAI’s […]