eCoast is at the forefront of marine consulting
We aim to continue to provide word-leading and high-quality outcomes in our niche area of expertise by providing innovative, robust and sustainable solutions for our clients and the global community.
World leading experts
Locally based, globally minded
Cultivating innovation
Strategic diversification
Specialised skills
Future thinking
Deep scientific understanding
Sustainable development
Managing Director, Environmental Scientist
Dr. Shaw Mead’s more than 25 years of experience and background is in coastal oceanography and marine ecology allows him to effectively bridge the multi-disciplinary gap between physical processes and marine ecological impacts.
Director, Senior Consultant
Dr. Jose Borrero has over 20 years experience in coastal consulting, specialising in coastal hazards including tsunamis, coastal flooding, erosion and adaptation to sea level rise. He has experience in numerical/physical modelling and surf science.
Director, Oceanographer
Ed Atkin’s diverse academic background provides a multidisciplinary understanding of marine science. His experience as a field technician and consultant means he understands the feasibility and budgetary requirements of commercial projects.
Director, Oceanographer
With a background in mathematical and computational sciences such as physics, statistics and adaptive systems, Dougal Greer has a fundamental understanding of the principles governing physical oceanic processes.
Senior Consultant, Civil Engineer, CPEng
Dave is actively involved in research, consulting and lecturing and is a Chartered Professional Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand, as well a past associate member of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors.
Environmental Scientist
Tim Haggitt’s core area of research expertise lies in sub-tidal rocky reef and soft sediment community ecology. This has led to a range of published papers in international journals and numerous technical reports over the last 12 years.
Oceanographer
Sam O’Neill’s passion for the ocean and coastal environment, together with his broad academic background in earth and marine sciences has led to an innate understanding of the physical dynamics of the ocean.
Numerical Modeller
With a background ranging from inland hydrological processes to open ocean dynamics, Rhys McIntosh has a broad knowledge of the physical, biological and chemical properties of freshwater, marine and estuarine environments.
Environmental Scientist
Jai is a passionate environmental scientist with an interest in oceanography, freshwater and marine ecology, and restoration. A life spent in and around the ocean has given Jai a unique understanding of the marine environment.
About Us
eCoast is a New Zealand based marine consulting and research company providing environmental, engineering and advanced computer modelling expertise Worldwide.
Mohio • Auaha • Tautoko - Understand • Innovate • Sustain
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Whatever your requirements in marine consulting and research are, eCoast’s guarantee is that we can meet your needs in a highly professional way.