Environmental Monitoring
Environmental data collection is a cornerstone of EcoSustain’s services, ensuring that every decision and action is grounded in scientific accuracy and reliability. By combining established monitoring protocols with advanced tools and innovative technologies, we deliver comprehensive and precise documentation of critical information from both terrestrial and marine environments.
Our capabilities include state-of-the-art instruments such as remotely operated and autonomous vehicles (ROVs/AUVs), remote sensing systems, environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling methods, and hydroacoustic technologies, providing unprecedented precision in data acquisition. We complement these innovations with proven field methodologies, including underwater SCUBA surveys, specialized fishing techniques, and distance sampling across terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
Methodical and adaptable, our data collection approach is tailored to the unique requirements of each project, addressing diverse ecosystems and environmental challenges. The data we collect transcend raw numbers—they form the foundation for strategic decision-making, ecosystem health assessment, and evidence-based sustainable management.
At EcoSustain, we are committed to delivering robust, reliable data that illuminate the complexities of nature and strengthen collective efforts toward environmental stewardship and ecological balance. sensitive marine habitats while providing safe anchoring for vessels.
Indicative Project
Baseline and Early-Warning Monitoring for Ballast Water–Mediated Biological Invasions in Brunei Darussalam
Project: (2025-2030) “Baseline and Monitoring of Brunei Darussalam Ports for IMO BWM Convention Compliance” funded by Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam.
This research project comprises two fundamental stages. The first stage aims to investigate the marine waters of Brunei Darussalam and provide a Baseline Study on invasive and harmful plankton species associated with ballast water discharge from cargo ships in the area. This Baseline Study serves as the reference point for monitoring changes, assessing the impact of future activities, and preventing the spread of harmful organisms through ships holding D-2 exemption licenses, thereby supporting compliance with IMO objectives. It includes: (i) a literature review of historical biodiversity records in Southeast Asia and a meta-analysis of available datasets; (ii) plankton sampling from coastal/marine waters and from ship ballast tanks/ballast discharge; (iii) microscopic examination, image-based documentation, and taxonomic determination of organisms; (iv) establishment of quantitative baselines for invasive and harmful plankton microorganisms (e.g., presence/absence, abundance, and seasonal variability); and (v) development of a continuous monitoring plan, including recommended sampling frequency, QA/QC procedures, data management, and reporting protocols.
Under the second stage of the project, EcoSustain is responsible for implementing a 5-year Monitoring Programme to evaluate compliance with IMO D-1 and D-2 discharge standards, provide an early warning system for emerging biological invasions, and support both national and international efforts in biosecurity and environmental protection.
