Environmental Services

PHARMAQ Analytiq offers a wide spectrum of environmental services supporting the aquaculture industry. Learn more about our environmental services here.

Statutory Services
Our experts at PHARMAQ Analytiq offer a wide range of surveys, such as:

• Marine Benthic
• Hydrographic
• Visual

These surveys can accurately monitor physico-chemical conditions and biodiversity; thereby assessing the impact of existing aquaculture operations, or the potential location of new farm sites. Our experts carry out both statutory surveys and surveys designed to meet customer specific requirements.

Sediment Health Check

PHARMAQ Analytiq offers seabed health-checks designed to determine and monitor the condition of the seabed at various stages of the production process. This may provide an early warning for areas where mitigation may be necessary.

Comprehensive Laboratory Analysis

Our state-of-the-art laboratory can process both marine and freshwater benthic faunal samples collected by our field surveyors or provided by the client.

Sample analyses and data produced by us conform to SEPA guidelines. We participate in the NMBAQC scheme for marine invertebrate identification and our SOPs, health and safety procedures, staff training, and internal audits ensure consistent high quality.

Consultancy Services

We provide advice on survey design, report interpretation, sediment health and mitigation in both unique and routine projects. We also advise on regulatory, planning and compliance issues.

Consultancy services include:

• Assisting with all aspects of aquaculture, from farm scoping and license applications to SEPA and ASC compliance
• EIAs and environmental auditing
• Providing advice on environmental legislation
• Liaising with regulatory bodies on behalf of clients
• Biomass reviews
• Offering advice on site remediation

For more advice or information about our environmental or consultancy services, contact your local PHARMAQ Analytiq customer representative.