SMRU Consulting Analysis
What is SMRU Consulting?
Global marine mammal consultancy with real-time passive acoustic detection
Location
St Andrews, United Kingdom
Employees
11-50
Founded
2006
Product Features & Capabilities
- Passive acoustic buoy for real-time detection and tracking
- Survey design and implementation
- Population assessments
- Risk frameworks
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reviews
- Appropriate Assessment (AA) reviews
- Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) advice
Use Cases
Monitor marine mammal presence in offshore wind farms; Conduct pre-construction surveys for tidal energy projects; Assess population impacts of oil and gas developments; Review EIAs for government infrastructure projects; Provide risk frameworks for decommissioning activities; Track marine mammal movements during construction phases; Deliver post-construction monitoring for renewable energy sites
Other Considerations
Founded in 2006 as commercial arm of University of St Andrews SMRU; Operates in UK, Canada, and USA; Provides real-time passive acoustic monitoring with live data streams; Specializes in marine mammal risk assessment for offshore projects; Offers full EIA lifecycle support from screening to post-construction monitoring
