Full-service consultancy
We provide the full range of services needed to put science into action.

Communications services
Much of our work involves communications, such as advising on communications strategies and producing publications and websites. One of our clients has referred to us as providing "one-stop shopping" for every stage of the communications life-cycle from developing the concept to delivering the final product to evaluating the outcomes.

Science and management consulting
In addition to topnotch communications services, we offer domain expertise in the science and management of coastal and marine ecosystems. This expertise enables us to assist clients more broadly with strategic planning and programmatic challenges such as engaging stakeholders, identifying management priorities, and developing solutions to environmental concerns.

Providing creative, cost-effective solutions
In all cases, we work closely with our clients to understand their needs. We are dedicated to providing creative, successful, and cost-effective solutions. For examples of our work, please see our portfolio and news.

Some clients hire us to handle a project or program in its entirety—from conducting a needs assessment to planning a communications strategy to launching the finished product. Other clients ask us to write a white paper or article, edit an existing manuscript, provide photography, create a graphic, set up a web page, or flesh out their ideas for a new web-based information resource. Sometimes clients don't know exactly what they need, and we help them figure it out.

We thrive on the creative challenge of understanding what's needed and then delivering it.

Examples of our services
The following list describes some of the services that we provide. However, we often work on projects that do not fall neatly into these categories.

Needs assessments
Quantitative or qualitative studies to identify needs of target audience and ways to address the needs.

Communication strategies
Planning for single- or multi-platform communication programs (web and/or print).

Project management
Ensuring that projects are completed successfully on schedule and under budget.

Concept development
Exploring, developing, and refining ideas for print and web projects.

Information synthesis
Background research to collect information from documents, interviews, and/or other sources. Producing summaries and evaluations that draw on multiple sources.

Writing and editing
Web pages, articles, brochures, booklets, reports, books. Background research, e.g., interviews and literature searches.

Design and layout
Web pages, interactive tools, brochures, booklets, reports, books, posters.

Graphics
Diagrams, illustrations, figures, maps, graphs. Print/static or web/interactive.

Web development and maintenance
Creating and maintaining web-based resources from single web pages to entire websites, including databases, interactive maps, and web 2.0 functionality.

Information architecture
Planning the navigational structure of websites to provide successful user experience.

Photography and photo research
Stock and custom photography. Finding and obtaining photos from stock agencies and other sources.

Coordination of printing and distribution
Interfacing with printing companies, e.g., getting price quotes, providing print specifications, arranging for bulk mailings.