
Service in Support of Coastal Communities and Ecosystems
Thriving Coasts Consulting offers flexible, science-based support that adapts to your needs—whether you require nimble, short-term assistance or long-term strategic partnership. We scale with you, delivering expert guidance and actionable solutions rooted in the best available science.
Our Services
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With over 25 studies published in high-impact peer-reviewed journals (>1,500 citations)—we are well-equipped to deliver high-quality scientific research, including primary research, systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses.
o Have a big idea? We can develop and execute de novo studies from concept through to publication.
o Stuck mid-project? Whether you have a half-written manuscript or a dataset awaiting analysis, we can help finalize, analyze, and bring it to publication.
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Our team has 18+ years experience working on high impact teams across the academic, environmental non-profit, and public sectors.
We offer fractional science advisory and programmatic support—delivering expert, on-call guidance that helps organizations like environmental non-profits and foundations to efficiently integrate science into strategic decisions and advance programmatic goals with agility.
We can integrate directly with your team to deliver results and maximize organizational impact.
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We distill peer-reviewed science and aggregate expert input to produce clear, state-of-the-science syntheses that inform natural resource management.
Our work in this area can range from development of concise, accurate science summaries to larger facilitated convenings that bring together scientists and other key stakeholders to develop actionable science-based guidance.
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Permit applications increasingly require robust scientific support. We ensure your coastal or marine project—whether aquaculture, restoration, or infrastructure—is grounded in best available, high quality science.
Our services include:
Science-based permit application support,
Advanced siting analysis and spatial modeling, and
Optional liaison support with regulatory agencies throughout the permitting process
All work in this area is in partnership with Geo Horizons.
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Struggling to complete a grant or annual report? Need expert eyes to review technical materials? Our team has extensive experience in technical writing and editing and can take these tasks off your plate, allowing you to focus on higher-impact work.
o Adept. We have proven expertise across marine and environmental science fields and can synthesize complex information efficiently.
o Nimble. Fast turnaround—often in days or weeks, not months.
o Quality. Expect precise, clear communication and polished outputs.
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A strong strategic plan aligns teams, drives efficiency, and fosters collaboration. In contrast, a weak or absent plan can lead to confusion, misalignment, and internal competition.
We bring proven experience in developing effective strategic plans that have helped scale teams across major environmental non-profits and federal agencies.
In partnership with Seatone Consulting, we combine expert facilitation with collaborative engagement to co-create clear, actionable strategies that align vision with execution—and result in practical, usable plans, not documents that gather dust.
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Environmental conflicts often involve multiple stakeholders—from government and scientists to communities and NGOs—and require a holistic approach to resolve.
In partnership with Seatone Consulting, our team brings decades of experience in conflict resolution, professional facilitation, and science-driven solution development to help you navigate complex challenges and identify workable solutions.
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Need a custom training, webinar, or presentation on a marine or coastal topic? Our subject-matter experts excel at making complex science approachable. We can deliver tailored sessions to meet your organization’s goals.