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Sustainable solutions for aquaculture and fisheries

Science-led services to support responsible seafood production, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance in a changing ocean.

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Key contact

Jaret Fattori - North America

Senior Consultant, Climate and Environment

Jaret Fattori - North America

Senior Consultant, Climate and Environment

Ottawa, Canada

Jaret Fattori - North America (343) 925-0676 environment@bmtglobal.com

UK / Europe

David Vale

Principal Consultant - Environmental Services

David Vale

Principal Consultant - Environmental Services

UK

David Vale

APAC

Louise Bruce - APAC

Project Manager - Campaigns and Emerging / Senior Principal Consultant

Louise Bruce - APAC

Project Manager - Campaigns and Emerging / Senior Principal Consultant

Louise Bruce - APAC 0861634983 louise.bruce@apac.bmt.org

Environmental hurdles, practical answers

We deliver integrated environmental services for both aquaculture and wild-capture fisheries. We help you navigate climate risk, protect marine habitats, and maintain regulatory compliance - while supporting sustainable seafood production across the value chain.

Our services include site selection, impact assessment, sea lice and stock modelling, policy development, vessel design, and stakeholder engagement. With a strong foundation in marine science and data-driven tools like TUFLOW and BMT Deep, we equip the sector to grow responsibly in a changing ocean environment.

Solving aquaculture and fishing's toughest environmental problems

Regulatory demands and economic viability

Seafood operators face complex regulations and profitability pressures. We support you with compliance strategies, economic assessments, and sustainable solutions that balance growth with environmental and social responsibility.

Identifying and developing sustainable sites

Choosing the right site is critical. We use advanced modelling and environmental assessments to identify locations that are commercially viable, ecologically appropriate, and socially acceptable - minimising risk from the outset.

Filling data gaps in remote and sensitive areas

Many operations face a lack of baseline environmental data, particularly in offshore or remote regions. Our monitoring programmes close these gaps using remote sensing, ROVs, and tailored data collection strategies.

Managing environmental and biosecurity risks

Aquaculture must contend with climate variability, disease outbreaks, waste accumulation, and habitat sensitivity. We support you with integrated approaches to water quality, seabed impact, and biosecurity management.

Engaging stakeholders and the community

Public concerns can delay or block aquaculture developments. We provide clear, science-based evidence to support engagement with regulators, communities, and other stakeholders, building transparency and trust.

Balancing profitability with environmental stewardship

Growth and sustainability must go hand in hand. Our financial modelling, risk assessment, and long-term planning services help you make sound investment decisions while protecting natural resources.

Adapting to climate change

Aquaculture and fisheries face warming seas and extreme weather. We support you with climate resilience planning, adaptive design, and modelling to protect assets and maintain productivity.

Success stories

Case study

Abrolhos Islands aquaculture modelling

We developed a 3D hydrodynamic and water quality model of the region around the Abrolhos Islands in Western Australia

  • 3D hydrodynamic and water quality modelling
  • Custom particle-tracking for feed and waste dispersion
  • Supported environmental impact assessment
Case study

Arabian Gulf aquaculture feasibility analysis

We were commissioned by the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency to undertake advanced numerical modelling at a site within the Arabian Gulf

  • Developed hydrodynamic and water-quality models
  • Conducted particle-tracking for proposed aquaculture operations
  • Assessed benthic and pelagic environmental impacts
Case study

Dalma Island aquaculture development project, Abu Dhabi

We are working with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi to establish a finfish aquaculture zone adjacent to Dalma Island in western Abu Dhabi

  • Developed 3D environmental and hydrodynamic models
  • Mapped deep-water habitats using side-scan sonar
  • Produced EIA and Environmental Management Plan reports
Case study

19m fisheries research vessel

19m Fisheries Research Vessel - NG382

  • Designed a new 19m fisheries research vessel
  • 5.3m beam, 22.3 knots
  • Supports two-person crew, research operations

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Jaret Fattori
Jaret Fattori - North America
Senior Consultant, Climate and Environment
david-vale
David Vale - UK / Europe
Principal Consultant - Environmental Services
louise-bruce
Louise Bruce - APAC
Project Manager - Campaigns and Emerging / Senior Principal Consultant