Welcome to Cetos Research

Cetos Research Organization is a non-profit organization that conducts marine wildlife research and supports educational efforts in conservation and wildlife sciences in the marine environment as well as other habitats. Through our findings, we work to enhance and augment conservation and management of living marine and wildlife resources.

What is Cetos

Cetos Research Organization is a non-profit organization with a focus on studying endangered marine species and other wildlife species about which little is known. We identify and assess anthropogenic impacts especially on marine wildlife, and when appropriate, propose solutions to minimize potential disturbances. We currently have two offices, our east coast (Cetos Atlantic) and our west coast (Cetos Pacific) locations, though all our personnel contribute on our various projects throughout the US and internationally.

Monitoring Surveys and Mitigation

The Cetos Research LLC arm has staff with the capability to perform monitoring surveys for marine mammals and sea turtles, as well as to do mitigation work. Our monitoring surveys typically involve vessel- and/or aerial based at-sea observations. As part of this effort, we supply a variety of products, including survey designs, mitigation plans, reports, and more. These surveys are effective both as strategies to collect “baseline” data in waters where future projects will occur, or for real-time assessment of any effects of active offshore projects. Our reports cover issues related to ESA, MMPA, and NEPA. For more on Cetos LLC, check out the link for our recent surveys.