CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) is pleased to announce the opening of its latest branch office in Tampa, Florida to be managed by Mr. Eddie Hughes.

“We’re pleased to have Eddie join the CSA team and to establish a base on the west coast of Florida. He’s familiar with the environmental landscape and has been involved with a number of different projects along Florida’s west coast.” stated Kevin Peterson, CEO of CSA.

“I know that CSA, with its expert scientists and technical staff, will be an excellent fit to the area. My goal is to get CSA involved with local projects in the very near future” stated Eddie Hughes, “I’m looking forward to establishing a substantial capability on the west coast of the state to better serve our customers.”

Mr. Hughes has over 14 years of experience with environmental studies, particularly within the marine environment. Over the course of his career, Eddie has worked locally and abroad, including along both coasts of Florida, New England, Alabama, Louisiana, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, Russia, and Australia. Prior to working as an environmental consultant, Mr. Hughes worked for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as an aquatic biologist. Having done so, he is able to better understand the needs and government regulations of the agency.

CSA, headquartered on Florida’s east coast in Stuart, has branch offices in Salinas, California; Houston, Texas; Tallahassee, Florida; Doha, Qatar; and Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. With the addition of this Tampa-based office, CSA will be able to better accommodate its west coast Florida and Gulf of Mexico clients.