NV5 Expands Hydrospatial and Environmental Services to the U.S. West Coast through Marine Taxonomic Services
NV5, a leading provider of technology, engineering, and consulting solutions, has strengthened its environmental and hydrospatial capabilities through the expansion of its subsidiary, Marine Taxonomic Services, Ltd. (MTS), to the U.S. West Coast. MTS, an environmental consulting firm specializing in marine and aquatic sciences, brings more than four decades of expertise in aquatic resource management, ecological consulting, and marine ecosystem analysis to NV5’s growing environmental services portfolio.
This strategic move significantly enhances NV5’s ability to deliver integrated environmental and ecological solutions across a broader range of coastal, marine, and freshwater environments. The expansion reflects NV5’s continued commitment to sustainability, ecosystem preservation, and advanced data-driven environmental management.
For over 40 years, MTS has conducted thousands of scientific projects aimed at assessing and protecting natural resources. Its team of marine biologists, ecologists, and technical specialists has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality environmental assessments, regulatory support, and monitoring programs that meet the needs of public agencies, private developers, and research institutions. By leveraging advanced data collection, remote sensing, and hydrospatial mapping technologies, MTS supports science-based decision-making that balances environmental protection with responsible development.
MTS’s project experience extends across a vast geographical range, including the eastern Pacific Ocean from the Arctic to Baja California, and into the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. This broad project footprint demonstrates its expertise in managing diverse marine and freshwater environments—from cold-water coastal ecosystems to tropical coral reef habitats. Such extensive experience strengthens NV5’s capacity to address complex environmental challenges, including habitat restoration, biodiversity protection, and aquatic ecosystem resilience.
The integration of MTS into NV5’s national framework enhances the firm’s hydrospatial service offering, an emerging field that combines traditional hydrographic surveying with spatial data analytics to better understand aquatic environments. Hydrospatial technologies allow NV5 and MTS to map and monitor underwater terrain, analyze water quality, and assess ecological changes with unprecedented precision. These capabilities are crucial for supporting sustainable marine infrastructure development, coastal zone management, and climate adaptation strategies.
By expanding MTS operations to the West Coast, NV5 is positioned to better serve federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private and commercial clients engaged in projects involving ports, coastal development, renewable energy, fisheries, and environmental conservation. The move also complements NV5’s existing expertise in environmental permitting, remediation, and resilience planning—creating a comprehensive service platform that addresses the full lifecycle of environmental project needs.
NV5’s environmental and ecological consulting teams now benefit from a strengthened interdisciplinary foundation. MTS’s specialized knowledge in marine biology, taxonomy, and aquatic systems enriches NV5’s capabilities in environmental impact assessments, water resource management, and marine spatial planning. Together, they can provide clients with scientifically sound strategies for managing natural resources while meeting regulatory and sustainability goals.
According to NV5 leadership, this expansion represents more than just geographic growth—it signifies an evolution in how the company approaches environmental consulting. By combining advanced hydrospatial analytics with decades of ecological expertise, NV5 and MTS are helping clients better understand and manage the complex interactions between human activity and aquatic ecosystems.
The integration also supports NV5’s broader mission of delivering sustainable solutions that enhance communities and protect natural environments. As environmental challenges such as climate change, habitat loss, and water quality degradation continue to intensify, NV5’s expanded capabilities enable more comprehensive responses that are both scientifically rigorous and technologically innovative.
In summary, NV5’s expansion of Marine Taxonomic Services to the U.S. West Coast reinforces the company’s position as a leader in environmental and hydrospatial consulting. With MTS’s long history of marine and aquatic science excellence, NV5 can now offer a deeper, data-driven understanding of aquatic environments—empowering clients to make informed, sustainable decisions that safeguard ecosystems for future generations.