Environmental Impacts Expert Witnesses

Mobile, Alabama

Hydrology, Environmental - PFAS, AFFF, PCBs, Landfill Leachate, Groundwater Contamination, PFOS, Flooding, Stormwater Runoff, PFOA, CAFO, Erosion, Sedimentation, Above Ground Storage Tanks, Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), Mining, CERCLA, RCRA, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Environmental Impacts

NATIONWIDE PRACTICE in surface and subsurface hydrology. EXPERT IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION - Contamination of groundwater, soil, sediment, particulate, and surface-water by a variety of substances, including PFAS (PFOS, PFOA, others), PCBs, pesticides, herbicides, nutrients, radiation, metals, wood preservatives, fuels, microbes, disinfectants, oilfield brine, fracking fluids, drilling mud, BTEX, VOCs, SVOCs, solvents, and chlorinated solvents, such as trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), dichloroethylene (DCE), vinyl chloride, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,1-dichloroethane, etc. Also, landfill leachate releases, oil and chemical spills, applications of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), underground and above-ground storage tank leaks, concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) releases, etc. EXPERT IN STORMWATER HYDROLOGY - Runoff-related impacts such as flooding, erosion, and sediment transport and deposition. EXPERT IN GENERAL A...

Miami, Florida

Animals, Environmental - Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Ecosystem Management, Environmental Impacts, Fisheries, Biology, Ecology, Ecosystem Dynamics, Fish , Fish Biology, Ichthyology, Aquaculture Business, Fish Health, Husbandry, Animal Welfare, Food Security, Marine Chemistry

Charles J. McGuigan, PhD, is a marine biologist and ecologist with specialized expertise in aquaculture, fisheries science, and ecosystem dynamics. He combines a strong academic foundation with extensive experience developing and managing large-scale commercial projects in the marine sector. His background includes leading the design and implementation of hatchery and grow-out facilities, overseeing complex logistics for live animal transport, and guiding companies through permitting, regulatory, and operational challenges. In addition to his technical and managerial expertise, Dr. McGuigan has a proven track record of securing multimillion-dollar fundraising commitments, cultivating partnerships with universities, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to advance marine science and aquaculture innovation. Areas of expertise: Marine Biology & Ecology – Extensive background in the physiology, reproduction, and ecological interactions of marine fishes and invertebrates. A...