Monitoring offshore impact
Oil & Gas Monitoring
Oil and gas environmental monitoring assesses operational footprints in marine and freshwater settings. Measurements of hydrocarbons, turbidity, oxygen, pH, and nutrients track leaks, plumes, and habitat impacts. Baseline and active surveys guide compliance, risk mitigation, and remediation to protect ecosystems while projects proceed.
Oil and gas operations can impact marine environments through sediment disturbance, chemical discharge, and hydrocarbon leaks.
Offshore oil and gas activities pose risks to water quality and marine life. Sediment disruption and accidental spills can alter turbidity, oxygen levels, and introduce hydrocarbons. Continuous monitoring of these parameters helps identify early signs of environmental stress, supports regulatory compliance, and minimizes ecological damage - critical for balancing energy development with ocean stewardship.
Monitoring offshore impact
Sea-Bird Scientific instruments deliver trusted oil & gas monitoring data
Backscattering
Measures particle concentration, signaling organic matter and sediment dynamics.
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Depth
Depth monitoring helps optimize cage placement and assess environmental conditions.
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Fluorescence
Indicates organic matter and phytoplankton activity, key to carbon fixation processes.
Our fluorescence solutions
Oxygen
Monitor dissolved oxygen to prevent stress and ensure optimal growth in aquaculture.
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Salinity
Monitor dissolved oxygen to prevent stress and ensure optimal growth in aquaculture.
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Temperature
Control temperature for ideal fish growth and prevent harmful thermal fluctuations.
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Turbidity
Indicates sediment and particles reducing water clarity and light. High turbidity limits coral photosynthesis and growth.
Our turbidity solutions
Oil & Gas Monitoring Risks
Why Rigorous Monitoring Is Critical for Offshore Oil & Gas Operations
Offshore operations face harsh seas, biofouling, and deep‑water access constraints that can obscure real conditions. Compliance depends on fast, defensible measurements of oil‑in‑water, turbidity, salinity, pH, oxygen, and depth. Currents, stratification, and temperature drive plume transport and corrosion risk. Sea‑Bird Scientific CTDs and optical sensors detectors provide stable, high‑accuracy data streams for spill detection, impact assessment, and transparent reporting.
SeaOWL UV-A™
Based-upon the highly successful ECO sensor, Sea-Bird Scientific has developed an industry-leading...
SBE 19plus SeaCAT Profiler CTD
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ECO V2 Optical Sensor
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Making an impact
How our solutions are shaping oil & gas monitoring
Discover how government, academic, and industry leaders use Sea-Bird Scientific instruments to advance research, monitor ecosystems, and shape global water policy.
Case Study
10.01.25
Revealing the Complex Dynamics of Antarctic Ice Shelf Melting with Sea-Bird Scientific’s SBE 49 FastCAT CTD + PDIM
This highlight was developed in partnership with the British Antarctic Survey. Sea-Bird Scientific interviewed Peter Davis, Ph.D., co-PI of the MELT project as part of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration at the British Antarctic Survey.
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Technology Guide
10.01.25
Inductive Modem Telemetry
Ocean scientists, researchers, and offshore engineers
are leveraging inductive modem technology to enable
seamless, cable-free data transmission between
subsurface instruments and buoy systems—streamlining
deployment and enhancing long-term monitoring
capabilities.
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Technology Guide
10.01.25
Sensors for AUV-ROV & Autonomous Platforms
Autonomous and remotely operated underwater vehicles
are revolutionizing ocean science by accessing environments
beyond the reach of traditional research methods. These
platforms, equipped with high-precision sensors, enable realtime
data collection while dramatically reducing operational
costs.
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