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At refineries and other industrial facilities, the firm investigates effects of effluent discharges on the environ- ment, including developing defensible models and per- forming analysis necessary to secure environmental per- mits. Woods Hole Group also evaluates environmental impacts, and prepares Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for natural gas pipelines and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities in sensitive habitats.

Today, you will find the Woods Hole Group's footprint on almost every continent. Aubrey's dedication and pas- sion to tackling the world's most demanding, large-scale environmental projects have opened the door for his firm's broad spectrum of environmental services. Dr.

Aubrey quite literally takes this personally. For instance, he has now committed his time in the Middle East to take on the challenging marine, coastal, and terrestrial envi- ronmental problems of this strategic and sensitive area.

Weishar said, "Global water scarcity is typified by condi- tions in the Middle East. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers have been dammed, so only a fraction of their flow con- tinues.

Marshes have been destroyed in Iraq by water diversion and in Saudi Arabia by oil spills. The outlook of water in the region continues to look bleak.

Woods Hole Group has established a regional office in

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to serve these water and environ- ment related markets."

Although the company retains its roots in basic science and high technology, the core of the company now focus- es on balancing its applied work in the lab, at the desktop, and in taking real-world measurements. This has proven to be a winning formula for the Woods Hole Group.

Now they are looking to get the message out there.

Hamilton said, "Building on our coastal and marine ori- gins, Woods Hole Group has grown to meet environmen- tal demands in wet and dry, extreme environments the world over.

We want the environmental community to recognize the full breadth of capabilities that we offer, so they know where to turn to with their requirements."

Wave model results help optimize shore protection struc- ture and beach nourishment designs. profile

Final touches in the engineering lab. Custom and off-the- shelf hardware and software are equally common to

Woods Hole Group's engineering staff.

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