Marine Environmental Consultancy

The ecological planning requirements of your marine projects are critical – we will work with you to make sure they are met.

With over 30 years’ experience, the Thomson marine team provides specialist support for both off-shore and near shore developments. We are experts in the analysis of marine macrobenthic samples, with a dedicated team of marine taxonomists and full laboratory facilities.

Laboratory analysis

Our marine team at Thomson can analyse benthic, freshwater and terrestrial invertebrate samples.

Marine Laboratory Analysis

We provide a service to analyse the physical environment through the use of particle size analysis (PSA).

Marine Impact Assessment

Our marine consultants have over 20 years’ experience advising licensing authorities on the outcomes of EIAs and the quality of Environmental Statements (ES).

Marine and estuarine surveys

We have an extensive team of experienced and qualified surveyors capable of conducting intertidal and subtidal surveys using a variety of sampling gear.

Marine video and stills analysis

Since its first use, our taxonomists have provided a service in the analysis of video and stills both on-board vessels and at our laboratory facility.

Macrobenthic sample analysis

We routinely handle large numbers of samples - in recent years we've processed around 2000 benthic samples per year.

Marine permits and licensing

Our experienced team can help you with regulatory assessments, and gaining permissions and permits.

Marine services

Formerly known as Unicomarine, the Thomson marine team has over 30 years’ marine experience. We have provided specialist marine data management solutions for commercial developers and government bodies, such as the Environment Agency, Cefas and Northern Ireland Environment Agency.

We help clients obtain licences and consents for offshore renewable energy, decommissioning, and other marine constructions, oil and gas extraction, sewage outfalls, fish farms, navigational dredging and disposal, beach recharging, aggregate extraction and all near-shore developments.