Bryan DeCaterina - Senior Marine Scientist and Diving Safety Officer

Education & Certifications

• B.S. Environmental Science, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
• SDI Rescue Diver
• Licensed UAV Pilot - Airman Certificate
• US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
• Marbled Murrelet Marine Monitoring Certificate, US Fish and Wildlife Service

Bryan DeCaterina joined MSA in 2018 and has worked in the environmental sector for over a decade. His work focuses on nearshore habitats with an emphasis on marine benthic ecology. As a consultant, Bryan leads our firm's scientific dive program and has years of experience managing large, complex project teams in marine environments. His technical expertise includes eelgrass transplants and macroalgae impact assessments, mitigation monitoring surveys and other critical area habitat assessments related to the Endangered Species Act. and Section 404(b) of the Clean Water Act. He has a thorough understanding of local, state, and federal government regulations and is able to effectively deliver comprehensive solutions to client stakeholders and regulators alike.

Email Bryan:Bryan@msaenvironmental.com