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 of Florida in Broward County. One lead aerial Protected Species Observers (PSOs) monitored from a helicopter with a designated flight path, while two PSOs were stationed on boats inside the perimeter of the racing course.
MVI provided pre-race monitoring as well as mitigation guidance directly to the Race Officer during each race event in order to avoid any collision with sea turtles and manatees in the area. All data collected and a final summary report were delivered to the client as well as regulators to meet regional and federal requirements. The event was concluded without incident to any protected species.