Welcome to Hydrobiology- Environmental Consulting

Hydrobiology is an Environmental Consulting Company offering integrated services in the physical, biological and chemical processes of environmental systems with a particular emphasis on the aquatic environment.

We have key technical strengths in environmental consulting, in the areas of risk assessment, ecology and impact assessment, hydrology, ecotoxicology, freshwater and marine ecology, coasts and ports, river mechanics, water quality, land and water, environmental geochemistry and contaminated sediment management.

Hydrobiology’s focus is technical excellence and high level scientific expertise delivered within a commercial framework. We are able to provide our clients with the best possible understanding of environmental risk for their environmental and impact management needs. View our Capability Statement here!

Australian Water Quality Guidelines

We are currently working on major revisions to the ANZECC guidelines. Contact us for more details.

Serving and Protecting Communities Across the Globe

Seeing what lies beneath the surface requires more than traditional survey methods! For a full list of our capabilities, please visit www.hydrobiolgy.com At Hydrobiology, our Environmental Risk Assessment Team combines advanced scientific techniques with deep technical expertise to deliver a clearer understanding of aquatic environments. Using innovative tools such as Environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling and…

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From the Conference Stage to National Television

Hydrobiology’s Dr Nadeeka Rathnayake (Senior Scientist, Environmental Chemistry & Geochemistry) recently represented our Team at the Mineral Sands Technical Conference 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, presenting on “Water, Risk & Responsibility in Mineral Sands Mining.” Her presentation explored how science-based water management can support more responsible and sustainable mineral sands development in environmentally sensitive coastal…

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25 Years of Navigating Complex Environmental Challenges

At Hydrobiology, we combine multidisciplinary expertise across Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geomorphology, Environmental Chemistry, and Environmental Management to help clients confidently navigate complex environmental challenges. For more than 25 years, we’ve partnered with Government, Infrastructure, Mining, Water, Ports, Energy, and Development Sectors across Australia and internationally, delivering trusted, science-based advice that supports regulatory…

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