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SMRU Consulting is a global leader in marine mammal consulting and research, delivering innovative, robust and environmentally sound solutions to clients active in the marine environment. Our staff have extensive experience in carrying out research into many facets of marine mammal biology.

We work across all marine sectors from wet renewables, civil engineering, infrastructure, oil and gas and decommissioning to government, defense, and scientific research and development.

We have considerable experience with developing frameworks for the environmental assessment of the effects of anthropogenic activities on marine mammals and basking sharks.

We work closely with developer teams to ensure project risks are identified and managed, from pre-consenting consultation through to post-installation monitoring and reporting.

SMRU Consulting works closely with our academic partners, the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) and the Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM) at the University of St. Andrews.

SMRU Consulting strives to provide the highest quality service to our clients. We focus on the appropriate design, collection and analysis of marine mammal survey data, both for broad site characterization surveys and specific impact assessment.

Delivery of innovative solutions…

• Development of risk modeling techniques, e.g. noise impact assessment methods, such as collision risk modeling, SAFESIMM
• Bioacoustics
• Active sonar
• Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM)
• Seal telemetry and count data (in conjunction with SMRU academic)
• Industry-focused R&D projects – delivery of bespoke solutions.