Marine mammal mitigation
We provide mitigation services to a range of sectors including the seismic, subsea cables and offshore renewables industries, as well as to regulatory bodies.
Why work with Ocean Ecology?
Fully accredited and experienced observers
We specialise in designing, implementing, and reporting marine mammal mitigation programmes to minimise the impact of underwater noise on marine megafauna. Our expert guidance ensures compliance with environmental legislation, particularly for European Protected Species (EPS). Additionally, we offer comparable services globally, aligning with region-specific regulatory requirements.
Consultancy for Operators and Regulators
We offer mitigation and ecological consultancy services to inform Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and support scientific research programmes.
We can provide expert analysis of large-scale acoustic datasets, supporting developers to understand marine megafauna populations within their project areas.
Our expertise also includes conducting long-term monitoring programmes, helping government agencies deliver informed guidance on the conservation status, abundance and breeding stock numbers of marine mammal populations in the UK.
Sectors using our marine mammal mitigation service
Our mitigation services are frequently used in:
- High resolution site surveys
- Construction projects
- Subsea cable and pipeline
- inspections
- Unexploded ordnance (UXO) operations
- Seismic investigation
- Dredging operations
Ocean Ecology proudly sponsors the Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA), sharing a commitment to advancing professional standards and enhancing protection of marine mammals.
Join Our Team
We frequently look for trusted, qualified MMOs and experienced PAM operators to work as sub-contractors alongside our survey teams. You can register your interest and upload required work-related documents on OceanConnect, our fully secure, dedicated portal for sub-contractors.