Fast Forwarding Marine Biodiversity

Video-Based Solutions for Zero-Impact Marine Biodiversity Surveys

Welcome to FjordStrong, a Marine Environmental Consultancy where video technologies meets cost-effective and robust biodiversity data. We leverage zero-impact methodologies to empower Blue Growth in harmony with a healthy ocean, ensuring solutions targeting the Climate Crisis do not come at the expense of the Biodiversity Crisis.

FjordStrong is a commercial offshoot from the Marine Laboratory at Queen’s University Belfast.

We provide an extensive array of marine biodiversity solutions tailored to diverse sectors. Leveraging cutting-edge analysis and data processing, our expert team ensures precision, promptness, and cost-efficiency.

Marine Surveys

Zero-impact survey solutions from baseline ecological surveys through to comprehensive monitoring programs.

Consultancy & Data Processing

Full-service marine consultancy, prioritising zero-impact, sustainable approaches, and future-focused optimisation.

Research

As a University spinout, we welcome collaborations with other research groups while providing access to state-of-the-art equipment and technical expertise.

Equipment Supply

We offer equipment for purchase or convenient hire, providing flexibility for your marine project needs.

We proudly serve a diverse spectrum of clients, each presenting distinct marine biodiversity challenges. From offshore energy to governmental bodies and NGOs, delve into how our tailored expertise and innovative solutions meet and exceed the specific demands of every unique industry we collaborate with.

“Timely and comprehensive report exceeded all deliverables of the project. Their proactive communication and adaptability maintained a tight deadline despite challenging conditions. Notably, the project remained within budget reflecting FjordStrong’s professionalism and commitment from the outset.”

DAERA

“FjordStrong BRUV’s reliability and ease of use have significantly contributed to the success of our objectives. Highly recommended for any research or monitoring needs.”

Marine Institute

“Fjordstrong have a high level of proficiency in Marine protected area monitoring work and our Crew view Fjordstrong as a trusted professional partner.”

Causeway Boats

“Great team with a lot of dedication and passion for their work. Unique methodology, video footage and findings on one of the least understood top predators of North European waters: the flapper skate.”

Ernst Schrijver

ARK Rewilding Netherlands

“The team at FjordStrong provided amazing support to help us achieve our project objectives. They went out of their way to provide equipment, training, support and knowledge, improving the data we collected and ultimately ensuring a successful campaign. We look forward to working with FjordStrong again in the future.”

MaREI

“Fjordstrong were organised and communicative dealing well with challenging field work in a novel location with challenging weather conditions and forming good working relationships with multiple partners. They delivered a useful report which will help to inform the conservation of the Critically Endangered species going forward.”

NatureScot

Explore our portfolio of projects, showcasing our commitment to marine biodiversity. Each case study reflects our expertise, innovation, and dedication to sustainable practices in diverse marine environments.

eDNA Ground-Truthing and Six Gill Sharks Survey

Fisheries Engagement and Conservation Research at the Marine Institute

Orkney Egg Case Survey

Tender for North Coast Elasmobranch Survey