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.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY (IWD) 2025

Tomorrow; Saturday 8th March 2025 is “International Women’s Day” (IWD), a time to celebrate the achievements of women, raise awareness and rally for progress for gender equality. The 2025 theme, ‘Accelerate Action’, calls for Businesses to move beyond words and take real steps toward gender equality. Hydrobiology would also like to say a very special…

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People & Culture Celebrations: Chamantha Athapaththu (Senior Scientist)

We’re proud to share that Chamantha Athapaththu has been promoted to’ Senior Scientist’ within the Land & Water Management Team (QLD). In this role, Chamantha will lead projects that help clients address unsustainable catchment management practices and building resilience to climate change and urbanization, while mentoring younger staff and driving scientific innovation. Please join us…

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International Day of Women & Girls in Science

At Hydrobiology, we celebrate the “International Day of Women and Girls in Science” (Tuesday, 11th February 2025) and recognize the brilliant women within our Company, who have shaped scientific advancements and contributed to the ongoing success of our award winning Environmental Consultancy! As best described by the the United Nations: “Building a Future for Women…

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