Benthic Solutions

Benthic Solutions Limited (BSL), part of the Asteroceras Group, is an independent marine environmental consultancy and survey company based in Hoveton. They specialise in delivering marine surveys, biodiversity and ecological work within the marine environment. The business has delivered multi-disciplinary projects across the world, including habitat mapping using acoustic data, ground truthing using sampling and photography, interpretation and presentation. They are globally renowned for their progressive, innovative and collaborative approach to projects and working with their clients.

The company utilises state-of-the-art camera systems for ultra-deepwater operations and has pioneered marine environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis techniques. The eDNA technology that they have developed can detect ten times the number of species of other methodologies and can be used in a wide variety of marine locations, including lakes, rivers and coastal environments.

BSL’s team comprises highly experienced field scientists skilled in shallow, deep, and ultra-deepwater survey operations worldwide, serving clients across various sectors, including oil and gas, renewables, utilities, aquaculture, and governmental bodies.

The Asteroceras Group is an exemplar of how a world leading business can thrive within a rural setting, attracting new talent through being able to offer high quality, modern, campus-style facilities and employees benefitting from a desirable work-life balance.