From left: Brett Merritt (CEO, Echoview Software), Angela Williamson (Director of Blue Policy and Planning, Blue Economy CRC), Dr. Haley Viehman (Fisheries Acoustician, Echoview Software), Timothy Chalke (Business Development Manager, Echoview Software) and Briony Hutton (Product Manager, Echoview Software).
The Blue Economy CRC is pleased to announce its new partnership with Echoview Software, industry-leading hydroacoustic data processing science and software experts.
For over 25 years, Echoview Software has been providing specialist solutions for the analysis of hydroacoustic data collected in marine environments for water column research and projects, enabling easy and accurate observation of fine-scale behaviour, ecosystem-level monitoring, stock assessment, habitat classification, and ecological studies of fish, plankton, vegetation, and marine mammals.
Their flagship product, Echoview®, allows for the analysis of hydroacoustic data collected from virtually any platform such as research vessels, towed platforms, USVs, ROVs and moorings, and then Echoview’s many built-in processing and visualisation tools can be applied onboard or remotely in offsite locations.
With customers in over 60 countries, their ongoing collaborations with governments, scientists, commercial fishing companies and non-government organisations contributes to the understanding and sustainable use of aquatic resources globally.
“Echoview Software’s aspirations for the energy and aquaculture sector show strong alignment with the Blue Economy CRC’s mission and strategy,” says Blue Economy CEO, Dr. John Whittington.
“We look forward to collaborating on tailored new solutions for the offshore energy and aquaculture sectors.”
The Echoview Software team includes highly skilled Australian and international scientists, developers, and technicians who bring expertise and extensive sector connections.
Brett Merritt, CEO of Echoview Software said, “We are thrilled to be joining the Blue Economy CRC and supporting the sustainable use of our oceans and marine resources with our knowledge in hydroacoustic science and software.”
“Echosounder and sonar data collection and subsequent analysis with Echoview will provide sophisticated information for offshore aquaculture and renewable energy developments to industry members, researchers, regulators, community, and other stakeholders of the Blue Economy CRC.”
“We are excited to be connecting and collaborating with other partners and believe that with the breadth and versatility of our software, alongside our knowledge of hydroacoustic science, we can contribute to the sustainable use of aquatic resources globally and the protection of the marine environment.”
Echoview Software joins 43 other partners across 10 countries who all boast expertise in aquaculture, marine renewable energy, maritime engineering, environmental assessments, or policy and regulation.
