Ocean Ecology Expands into Australia and the APAC Region Under DNV
Ocean Ecology Limited (OEL) is excited to announce that from April 2025, the company will begin operating under DNV in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This expansion will be based out of DNV’s Energy Systems office in Perth, Western Australia. This marks a significant milestone in OEL’s growth journey and establishes a dedicated […]
Spotlight on Michael Redford
Earlier this year, Michael Redford was promoted from Laboratory Manager to a new position – Head of Analytical Services. As well as responsibility for the entire range of laboratory services we provide, the new role encompasses other analytical offerings, including image analysis. He is also tasked with the development of our service provision through monitoring […]
Spotlight: Amy Read, Head of Corporate Services
The public face of Ocean Ecology Ltd is the science, the surveys and the customer service. But behind the scenes at every successful organisation are the people who enable it to happen, like Amy Read. Amy has recently been promoted from her role as Human Resources Manager to become our Head of Corporate Services. This […]
First Ocean Ecology apprentices qualify
The first trainees from Ocean Ecology’s initial venture into the apprenticeship scheme have qualified as Level 3 Laboratory Technicians. Initially nine apprentices joined the scheme in 2023 to work and train in Gloucester and Plymouth and the first six have now qualified. Five have taken up positions with the company while one is moving away […]
Richard Hopewell joins Ocean Ecology’s new fish health unit
Richard Hopewell has been appointed as Principal Fish Health Consultant at Ocean Ecology. In this new position, based at the company’s facilities in Oban, Richard will play a key role in developing a leading fish health unit dedicated to supporting the Scottish aquaculture industry. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry and […]
Sara Pflaum joins Ocean Ecology
Sara Pflaum has taken up the position of Aquaculture Veterinarian at our Fish Health Unit, based in Oban. Sara brings many years of operational experience as an RCVS-registered vet to the growing team, including her recent specialisation in veterinary clinical pathology focussing on salmonids. This top-tier qualification encompasses haematology, blood biochemistry, cytology, assay validation and […]
Spotlight: Principal Sediment Specialist Kate Llewellin
A cornerstone of Ocean Ecology’s business is our marine sediment analysis service which processes samples to both national and international standards for clients around the UK and beyond. Until recently, this in-house suite of services was entirely conducted from a dedicated laboratory at our Gloucester base. But due to increased demand, we have increased our […]