Coastal & Marine Ecology Consultants, Inc. (C&ME) was established in 2008 as a woman-owned environmental consulting firm with its corporate office located in Dania Beach, Florida.  Kristi Foster, President of C&ME, has over 22 years of experience in marine science, chemical and environmental engineering, project and business management, and global procurement.

C&ME’s mission is to conserve the health and beauty of coastal and marine ecosystems.  We are dedicated to assessing and monitoring biodiversity; to evaluating impacts on ecological and biological processes; and to providing accurate scientific information to our partners, with whom we can develop sustainable approaches to the management, use and enjoyment of these natural resources. 

• We value our customers as partners and are focused on understanding their needs and priorities. This focus helps us to be responsive, effective and innovative as we provide best-in-class service that exceeds expectations.
  

• Our people are our greatest asset.  We strive to make C&ME a place where our talented team members love to work. Our entrepreneurial nature and commitment to success provide fresh, exciting opportunities for all of our employees.
  

• Our professional reputation depends on the honesty, integrity and ethical behavior of all of our employees.  We lead by example and believe in treating others with courtesy and respect. We operate in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable manner. We accept responsibility and hold ourselves accountable for our actions.
  

• We align project-specific objectives with our clients’ expectations of success. We assemble the right people for the job, leveraging individual strengths and diversity to achieve exceptional results. We strive to continuously improve all we do. 
  

Coastal & Marine Ecology Consultants, Inc. is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in Florida under the Unified Certification Program, a Community Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Small Business Enterprise in Broward County (BC-CDBE-SBE), a Minority/Woman Business Enterprise (DM/DWBE) in Hillsborough County, and a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) with the South Florida Water Management District.  C&ME is an Organizational Member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences.