Linking people, technology and the planet

We are a marine and freshwater consultancy providing expert technical and advisory services.

Connecting people, technology and the marine environment

Our vision embodies sustainable development by taking on a holistic approach to coastal management through future thinking to encourage collaboration and innovation with clients in a professional, value-adding setting while having fun along the way.

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Well-balanced solutions

Our capabilities include an innate understanding of the coast and surf zone; the ability to bridge the gap between physical process and marine ecological impacts; and providing technical advice on marine community, diversity and functionality.

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Areas of Specialisation

100+ years of combined experience in the aquatic environment

1K+ Technical reports completed on past projects.

85 Cases whereby eCoast provided expert witness evidence

150+ Peer-reviewed papers published to scientific journals

From the blog

Mohio • Auaha • Tautoko - Understand • Innovate • Sustain

New Zealand Coastal Society Conference 2025: Navigating Change – Charting a Course for Our Coastal Future

The eCoast team was proud to be part of NZCS 2025 in Napier, sponsoring the Gala Dinner and celebrating this year’s Sustainability Award recipient. We also shared our coastal resilience work and connected with others dedicated to protecting and strengthening Aotearoa’s coasts.

Protecting Surf Ecosystems: eCoast Partners with Save The Waves

eCoast recently joined the Save The Waves Coalition summit in Santa Cruz, California, alongside global surf scientists and ocean NGOs. Our collaboration advances coastal resilience and supports innovative solutions to protect surf ecosystems worldwide.

Seabed Mining Review – South Taranaki

eCoast provided expert evidence on the environmental risks of proposed seabed mining in South Taranaki Bight. Our review focused on benthic ecology, sediment plumes, and biodiversity impacts, highlighting key data gaps and habitat concerns.

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