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Welcome to OCEAAN, a coastal planning and engineering company that unites academia, government, and private development initiatives to create realistic, sustainable, and ecologically responsible projects.

Although different approaches to coastal planning exist, OCEAAN has always been characterized by its effective results and tri-pronged planning approach, which builds social, financial, and ecosystem resiliency in all of its projects.

Mission

To ensure the long-term ecological health, economic viability, and social well-being of coastal communities.

Aerial view of a tropical coastal shoreline with turquoise water and sandy beach
Dra. Claudia Avendaño

Dr. Claudia Avendaño

Founder & CEO

  • Doctor in Public Policy, Planning and Development Sol Price School of Public Policy, USC
  • Masters Degree Geography Dornsife College of Letters, Arts & Sciences – Department of Geography, USC
  • Geographic Information Systems Analyst IV Diploma Dornsife College of Letters, Arts & Sciences – Department of Geography, USC
  • Masters Degree Coastal Zone Management Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada
  • BS Oceanography Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada