Aggregates & dredging

Our teams have a proven track record in monitoring marine aggregate extraction and dredge disposal sites in coastal and estuarine areas.

Sampling, analysis and consultancy all in-house

We have become a trusted partner of the aggregates industry, delivering comprehensive environmental and hydrographic surveying services. We have conducted numerous significant monitoring surveys as part of the Regional Seabed Monitoring Programme for benthic ecology. We have also expanded our capabilities to include geophysical surveys under the Regional Geophysical Monitoring Programme.

With in-house expertise, equipment, and dedicated survey vessels, we offer a seamless, end-to-end solution for interannual sampling, from data collection to analysis and reporting, ensuring reliable and high-quality support for regional aggregate associations.

Aggregates & dredging projects

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Aggregates & Dredging
Rottingdean dredge disposal site
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Ports, Harbours & Marinas
Environmental baseline and habitat assessment surveys
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Picture of the seabed near Rottingdean Dredge Disposal site
Aggregates & Dredging
Rottingdean dredge disposal site
Visit project page: Rottingdean dredge disposal site
Picture from the bridge of a survey vessel showing the monitoring screens and the sea and harbour behind
Ports, Harbours & Marinas
Environmental baseline and habitat assessment surveys
Visit project page: Environmental baseline and habitat assessment surveys

ocean ecology update

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Knowledge

Seeing through the murk: how freshwater housing camera systems can improve benthic surveys in low-visibility marine environments
Read article: Seeing through the murk: how freshwater housing camera systems can improve benthic surveys in low-visibility marine environments
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Knowledge

The benefits of eDNA analysis
Read article: The benefits of eDNA analysis
Benthic pic for MRO news story

News

First tranche of data migrated to Marine Recorder Online
Read article: First tranche of data migrated to Marine Recorder Online
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Knowledge

Sabellaria spinulosa reef: a geophysical review

Read article: Sabellaria spinulosa reef: a geophysical review
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Knowledge

State-of-the-art seabed habitat mapping
Read article: State-of-the-art seabed habitat mapping
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News

OE acquires innovation focused Tritonia Scientific
Read article: OE acquires innovation focused Tritonia Scientific
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News

Ocean Ecology joins the Workboat Association
Read article: Ocean Ecology joins the Workboat Association
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News

Sara Pflaum joins Ocean Ecology
Read article: Sara Pflaum joins Ocean Ecology
Small catamaran (Coastal Surveyor) moored on a harbour wall

News

OE Awarded Triple QHSE ISO Certification
Read article: OE Awarded Triple QHSE ISO Certification
Picture of Ocean Ecology's Freshwater lens camera system ready to be deployed over the side of a boat

Knowledge

Seeing through the murk: how freshwater housing camera systems can improve benthic surveys in low-visibility marine environments
Read article: Seeing through the murk: how freshwater housing camera systems can improve benthic surveys in low-visibility marine environments
Picture of two scientists working in an eDNA laboratory

Knowledge

The benefits of eDNA analysis
Read article: The benefits of eDNA analysis
Benthic pic for MRO news story

News

First tranche of data migrated to Marine Recorder Online
Read article: First tranche of data migrated to Marine Recorder Online

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