Environmental stewardship is central to the Blue Economy CRC research trial, with comprehensive monitoring protocols in place to assess and mitigate any impacts on the surrounding ecosystem.

The program includes regular environmental assessments including site characterisation, wildlife interactions documentation, benthic surveys, and water quality testing.

This rigorous monitoring program tracks key indicators such as dissolved oxygen levels, nutrient dispersion, and biodiversity measures around the site. All monitoring adheres to strict protocols established under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act approval, ensuring the research maintains the highest environmental standards while generating valuable data on sustainable offshore aquaculture practices.