Our sectors
Ocean Ecology works throughout the blue economy, helping businesses and regulators in different sectors operate sustainably and responsibly in the world’s valuable marine environments.
Offshore Wind
We have provided Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and monitoring for some of the world’s largest offshore windfarms.
Tidal and Wave
We have already had significant involvement in these emerging industries, including providing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for tidal lagoons and tidal streams.
Oil and Gas
The offshore oil and gas sector uses our services in UK and international waters as the transition to decommissioning gathers pace.
Subsea Cables
Our field and laboratory scientists provide all aspects of ecological surveys for both the planning and installation of subsea cables.
Ports, Harbours and Marinas
We provide ecological surveys for port construction, development and maintenance projects of all sizes.
Aggregates and Dredging
We have a proven track record in monitoring marine aggregate extraction and dredge disposal sites in coastal and estuarine areas.
Marine infrastructure
We provide expert ecological input into the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for large marine infrastructure projects around the world.
Aquaculture
We provide all environmental monitoring and assessment services required for aquaculture operations from our laboratories in Scotland.
Regulatory Bodies
Our team of experienced consultants are frequently called upon to advise government marine regulatory bodies.
Marine NGOs
Our field, laboratory and consultancy teams frequently work with or on behalf marine NGOs in promoting ocean governance.
Dredging
Marine NGOs
Marine aggregates
Nuclear
Our work with the nuclear power industry includes assessing the potential impact of thermal plumes from cooling water outfalls.