Luminsea Powerboat Races 2022
MVI was contracted by Cigarette Racing, LLC to provide aerial and boat-based monitoring for manatees and sea turtles during powerboat races. MVI worked with event personnel to provide detailed and immediate notifications on the presence of protected species within the race area. For this project, MVI personnel used Reticle binoculars, DSLR cameras, and helicopter aerial […]
Tribute to America’s Heroes Race Event
Marine Ventures International, Inc. (MVI) provided protected species monitoring and mitigation services on behalf of THB Holdings LLC (The Human Baton) for the Tribute to America’s Heroes Marine Event. The high-speed marine event consisted of Thundercat inflatable boat racing. The site was located at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale on the east coast […]
Miami Beach Air and Sea Show
MVI provided an agency-approved aerial observer to monitor for marine protected species from a helicopter during the high-speed marine race events occurring over two days. MVI ensured regulatory compliance for the event following USFWS and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) manatee guidelines and best practices. Observation occurred during daylight hours for one hour […]
St. Pete Grand Prix of the Gulf
MVI’s lead aerial observer provided targeted briefings on wildlife protection and permit requirements to SuperStock drivers, Aqua X drivers, and race officials. The sessions included detailed training for the observer team and specific briefings for participants before event activities. A monitoring methodology was developed by MVI, which included four vessel-based monitoring zones covering the entirety […]