Blue Planet Marine

Blue Planet Marine (BPM) is a leading independent marine research and consulting firm trusted and respected by our clients and associates. Established in 2002 by David Paton, we have undertaken successful projects throughout Australian, New Zealand, Asian, South Pacific, sub-Antarctic and Antarctic waters for government, industry, research, and non-government organisations. BPM specialises in marine megafauna (whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, dugongs, turtles. the big stuff!). We've drawn together a team of highly skilled and experienced biologists, ecologists, policy experts, acousticians, trainers, and observers. Our extensive network means that we can always access the skills required for a project. BPM believes in making a difference in the marine environment. We stand for quality services and products, effective collaboration and relationships, innovation, technology, and staying relevant. We strive to become a trusted advisor to our clients and aim to achieve this by empowering our people, being engaged in our areas of expertise and maintaining a thorough understanding of the needs of our clients and trends in the marketplace. BPM frequently creates partnerships with others and excels in combining skills, knowledge, and operational expertise from a range of disciplines to build exciting and successful projects and outcomes for clients.