Brazilian office for Woods Hole group

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Woods Hole Group has opened an office in Brazil. The Cape Cod-based company, with headquarters in East Falmouth, has opened the new facility to support the offshore oil & gas industry, port development agencies, and the coastal engineering needs in the bourgeoning Brazilian marketplace. In Brazil, Woods Hole Group will operate as Woods Hole Group do Brasil Ltda, Servicios em Oceanografia.

Andre Vitta will be managing the office under the guidance of Robert Catalano, vice-president of Science Operation for Woods Hole Group, Inc. Mr. Vitta holds a Masters of Science degree in physical, chemical and geological oceanography Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Brasil. Mr. Vitta will operate the office located in Recreio Dos Bandeirantes (suburb of Rio de Janeiro).

"Opening this new facility in Brazil will give us greater access to participate with Brazilian entities on their various coastal and oceanographic needs. It is an opportunity to bring our work and dedication to a sustainable global environment to another corner of the world and we look forward to having an impact in the region," said President and CEO Denis Aubrey.

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