On 23rd February 2021
In General, Project Management, Water Management
By William

Water is essential for life. Whether it is for drinking, cleaning, or sustaining the ecosystems which we rely on, water is arguably the most important resource to us. However, since the industrial revolution, our rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and boreholes have seen a major change from their natural state. Environmental issues such as eutrophication (too many […]

Feb

09

Introducing the Exo Explorer

On 9th February 2021
In Ecology, Engineering, Research and Development
By Izaak

The Exo fleet is growing! We recently trialled our new surveying vessel; the Exo Explorer for the first time! The Exo Explorer took to the water in her maiden voyage in Brightlingsea harbour, in Essex, on a typically English December afternoon. Safe to say, it was the type of day when even the harbour staff […]

Jan

26

SIF Oyster Spat Winter Update

On 26th January 2021
In Ecology, Engineering, Research and Development
By David

Earlier this year in October, Exo Environmental alongside our partners; University of Essex, Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners and Richard Haward’s Oysters, conducted a pre-winter check of our innovative native flat oyster spatting discs. As you may remember from reading our previous blog on the SIF project (https://exo-env.co.uk/flat-oyster-spat-collectors-update/) , our discs were developed from dredged material, using […]

Jan

12

Director’s Message for 2021

On 12th January 2021
In Ecology, Engineering, Research and Development
By William

I’m ecstatic to thank you all, on behalf of the Exo team, for your valued support during the past year. We are all looking forward to new opportunities and research projects as well as continuing our exciting, existing work. I trust everyone had a good Christmas break and are fully rested for a fresh start […]

Dec

17

2020 Highlights & Christmas Break

On 17th December 2020
In General
By Luke

Christmas is just over a week away, which means we’re nearing the end of 2020 for Exo Environmental! It’s been a strange year, adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous team members working from home, but we’ve managed to continue with some really exciting projects and also welcomed new members to the team! We’d like to […]

Dec

14

GTI Funding for Eco Reef

On 14th December 2020
In Ecology, Engineering, Research and Development
By Izaak

We are excited to announce that some R&D grant funding we have applied for back in September has been granted to us earlier this month! The grant funding from the New Anglia Enterprise Partnership-Growth Through Innovation (GTI) fund, part-funded by the European regional development fund is designed to provide financial backing to local companies to […]

Oct

13

Using Sediment As a Resource

On 13th October 2020
In Dredging, Ecology, Sediment Management
By David

Last week we had an exciting opportunity to present at a virtual event organised by Platform Baggernet. The International webinar ‘Dredging As a Resource’ was organised in combination with the final symposium of the Interreg2seas project ‘Using Sediment As a Resource’ USAR, on the 8th October 2020. The team at Exo has been involved with […]

Sep

29

Navigational Harbour Videos

On 29th September 2020
In General
By Izaak

Exo Environmental have recently designed and created bespoke navigational videos. Two for Wells Harbour Commissioners (WBC) in Norfolk and one for Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners (BHC) in Essex. These videos are an important navigational aid to safely access any harbour or marina. They inform all users and customers about the layout, unique features and safe route when […]

Aug

13

What is Sediment Sampling?

On 13th August 2020
In Sediment Management
By Luke

Sediment sampling involves taking representative samples from the bed (benthic) or sub-surface of a tidal or non tidal water body. Sediment samples are commonly taken to assess the physical and chemical characteristics. It can also help to understand the natural and anthropogenic influences on the water quality and sediment lifecycles. The samples are processed, determining any number […]

Jul

21

Flat Oyster Spat Collectors – July Update

On 21st July 2020
In Research and Development
By Luke

Exo Environmental alongside our partners; University of Essex, Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners and Richard Haward’s Oysters, are working towards an innovation that reduces commercial risk to native flat oyster production whilst also improving productivity. This project has been made possible thanks to the Seafood Innovation Fund. The Seafood Innovation Fund, or SIF for short, is a […]

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