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.

JOIN OUR ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT TEAM- Senior Aquatic Ecologist / Environmental Scientist

Do you want to work on challenging, thought-provoking and truly interesting projects? An exciting opportunity now exists for a Senior Aquatic Ecologist / Environmental Scientist to join our Ecology and Biodiversity Management Team, located within our Brisbane office. Hydrobiology believes in building inclusive, diverse, creative teams of people. Taking on this role is a great…

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JOIN OUR ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESMENT TEAM – Senior Marine Ecotoxicologist Wanted!

Are you ready to help us deliver complex, high-profile environmental projects? Hydrobiology WA is seeking a Senior Scientist – Marine Ecotoxicologist to guide our work on environmental impact assessments, contaminant risk studies, ecotoxicological testing, and habitat assessments. You will work on environmental impact assessments, contaminant risk studies, ecotoxicological testing, and habitat assessments. About us:  Hydrobiology…

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26th International River Symposium 2025

The “26th International River Symposium” hosted by the International River Foundation was held in Brisbane under the theme “River Revolution: Accelerating Solutions for Climate Resilience.” The symposium was an invaluable opportunity to connect with river practitioners from around the globe, exchange knowledge, and explore innovative approaches to river restoration. Hydrobiology was proudly represented by Chamantha Athapaththu (Senior…

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R U OK? DAY 2025

R U OK? Day 2025 🤝 – A reminder that life’s ups and downs affect us all, whether it’s a friend, family member, partner, or colleague. That’s why it’s important to feel confident in checking in with the people we care about and to remember that we can ask R U OK? any day of…

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