Ocean Ecology

General information

OceanEcology is a marine ecological consultancy that specialises in undertaking a range of marine ecological surveys to feed into EIAs, monitoring programmes and research projects. We have specific expertise in undertaking benthic, epibenthic, Annex I habitat and fisheries surveys through the use of a variety of grab sampling, core sampling, drop down camera systems, trawling, potting as well as undertaking intertidal walkover and hovercraft surveys. We also provide offshore survey personnel trained as Environment Scientists, Client Representatives and MMOs / PAM Operators.

Additionally we provide expertise in the analysis of faunal samples, sediment samples (PSA) and seabed imagery along with high quality consultancy services that include data analysis and GIS as well as writing of ES chapters and project reports. OceanEcology therefore represents a cost-effective one stop shop for provision of marine ecological services to marine developers and stakeholders that include:

- Offshore wind developers and operators
- Wave and tidal developers and operators
- Aggregate extraction operators
- Oil, gas and seismic operators
- Dredging, port and harbour operators and developers
- Nuclear power station operators and developers
- Engineering consultancies
- Regulatory bodies
- Local authorities
- Harbour authorities
- Universities