biodiversity and critical habitats

With many species nearing extinction and the extinction rate climbing, the urgency for action is greater than ever. Nature is indispensable in tackling climate change, offering numerous cost-effective solutions to help stabilise global temperatures and providing vital flood protection through mangroves. The global economy is heavily reliant on nature, with a significant portion of economic value generation depending on it. Preserving our oceans is crucial for sustaining both our environment and our economic prosperity.

Geo-data plays a crucial role in mapping, modelling, and monitoring nature and biodiversity. By leveraging advanced Geo-data, our maps and models reveal the intricate patterns and dynamics of aquatic ecosystems and their inhabitants. This data is essential for tracking changes in biodiversity, assessing the health of habitats including threats and opportunities, and identifying areas in need of conservation efforts. Geo-data supports the development of predictive models that can forecast environmental changes and guide effective management strategies. Geo-data empowers us to make informed decisions that promote the sustainability and resilience of our natural world and help communities flourish.

Partnering with us provides you with tailormade and focused data and insights to justify and monitor your conservation and restoration decisions efficiently.  We present complex data and derived insights in a way that is accessible to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, inclusive approaches and transparency regarding environmental impacts. Through our expertise in mapping, modelling, and monitoring, combined with consultancy, we help you understand threats to nature, and how to avoid, minimise, restore, enhance, and develop nature, and track nature impacts. Our approach involves utilising cutting-edge technology, environmental expertise, and working closely with partners in the industry to work towards a future where our waterways, coastlines, and oceans are healthy and abundant.

Blue carbon refers to the carbon captured and stored by the world's oceanic and coastal ecosystems, primarily through the natural processes of seagrasses, mangroves, and salt marshes. These ecosystems play a role in mitigating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in biomass and sediments. Blue carbon ecosystems are incredibly efficient at carbon sequestration, often capturing carbon at rates much higher than terrestrial forests. Protecting and restoring these habitats not only enhances their ability to sequester carbon but also supports biodiversity, protects shorelines, and promotes sustainable development. By investing in blue carbon projects, you can contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, ensuring the resilience of both natural and human communities.

Our marine habitat mapping and monitoring supports the management of marine protected areas by utilising geospatial data to regulate activities, protect vital resources, and mitigate human impacts on marine life. This integrated approach promotes sustainable use of marine resources while safeguarding vital ecosystems.

EIAs evaluate the environmental effects of proposed projects, identifying and mitigating adverse impacts to ensure sustainability. EPPs provide strategies for managing environmental concerns during project development, safeguarding ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural habitats.

Fugro supports EIAs and EPPs with comprehensive environmental site assessments and remediation services. Our expertise includes detailed site investigations, risk evaluations, and remediation strategies.

We support blue carbon projects and coastal ecosystem restoration by utilising multi-scale data from satellites, airborne sensors, vessels, and subsea platforms. To provide precise and comprehensive insights into the health and extent of blue carbon habitats. This data is essential for planning effective restoration projects and for tracking the success of these initiatives over time. Additionally, Geo-data supports the valuation of ecosystem services provided by restored coastal areas. Such as flood protection, water purification, and habitat provision, ensuring effective management and protection of these critical ecosystems.

Our approach combines geospatial data with environmental expertise to aid the implementation of projects that consider biodiversity and ecosystem impact. By promoting the use of nature-based solutions, we support infrastructure resilience, reduce significant environmental effects, and support sustainable development, making us a trusted partner for nature-positive initiatives.