Fugro Expands Role in Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative

Fugro is significantly expanding its role in the Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative (FSMI), a multiyear effort by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to map the state’s seafloor for improved coastal resilience, infrastructure planning, and environmental protection.

Building on its previous award of 14,000 square kilometers of airborne lidar data for the FSMI, Fugro is now conducting vessel-based surveys across 42,000 square kilometers offshore Florida.

This new data acquisition campaign covers five of the six Florida DEP program regions, including the entire Atlantic Coast, the Florida Keys, and portions of the Gulf Coast.

Initially launched in Q4 2024 with a single survey vessel, the project has rapidly scaled to a multi-vessel operation. Field activities are being managed using Fugro’s innovative VirGeo® platform, which provides real-time project tracking and quality control information to both Fugro and Florida DEP.

Fugro is conducting 65% of the FSMI’s vessel-based program. Data collection is expected to be completed in late 2025, with final deliverables in 2026.

With Fugro’s expanded role in the FSMI, Florida is poised to benefit from comprehensive seafloor mapping data that will support informed decision-making for coastal management and environmental conservation efforts.

Stay tuned for updates on Fugro’s progress in the Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative as they work towards enhancing the state’s understanding of its marine environment.