Marine Ecological Surveys Ltd - MESL

MESL has specialist expertise in the design and implementation of monitoring programmes, the provision of EIAs and Environmental Statements, and primary research. With our in-house laboratories and expert staff MESL are renowned for conducting benthic, epibenthic and fisheries studies in a range of marine habitats. Our expertise also includes spatial analysis and mapping using GIS and the latest 4-D visualisation technologies. We routinely prepare high quality fully interactive electronic reports to meet the needs of our clients.

Our reputation has been established through the provision of professional consultancy services to a range of clients in the private and public sectors. Our client base includes prestigious companies from a number of different industries including aggregates, chemicals, leisure and tourism, port and harbour development and energy provision. We also provide technical and marine policy advice to government departments and agencies such as Defra, Cefas, Natural England and the JNCC.

MESL works at the cutting edge of the marine consultancy sector, applying the knowledge we develop through the provision of authoritative advice and consultancy services; A key factor in differentiating MESL from our competitors. This enables us to respond rapidly and effectively to the changing needs of our clients. We have a rich tradition of conducting scientifically based commercial and academic research, often in collaboration with other organisations. We take pride in being at the forefront of the marine ecology industry and maintain strong links with our clients, industry regulators, universities and agencies.

MESL are pleased to announce that we have been awarded PICS Accreditation. This is continual assessment to ensure that PICS' suppliers are prequalified to work in a safe and sustainable manner, PICS pre-screen suppliers, verify insurance and perform risk-based audits on safety-sensitive contractors.

SEACAMS have reviewed MESL's environmental and equality policies and standards and have given us their seal of approval and awarded us the SEACAMS sustainable development charter.

MESL is a Group 1 Assessor Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. We participate in the National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme (NMBAQC).