Supporting Research and Enabling New Discoveries
ZG Ocean Consulting acts as a force multiplier for research initiatives giving clients skilled expertise for a fraction of the cost of a full time employee
Mission-Focused Conservation
ZG Ocean Consulting is committed to furthering marine conservation by combining specialized technical expertise with a unique field-based skillset. I collaborate with global nonprofits and research entities on marine megafauna surveys and tracking initiatives via dive missions, tagging programs, boating operations, and the construction of affordable custom Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems.
Successful deployment of untethered deep BRUV in Japan capturing rare organism footage at 850 meters depth
Custom Marine Research Equipment
• Untethered Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems
• Megafauna Time-Release Camera Tags
• Custom Tagging and Sampling Instruments
With a former background in the trades I have been very successful with designing novel research equipment such as BRUVS and camera arrays that have enabled clients to greatly expand their research programs to depths unreachable by divers at minimal costs.
Field Operations
Dive Operations
With over 2,000 professional dives, a PADI Instructor dive rating, tech diver training, emergency medical training, and a lifetime of freediving experience, I can assist any field research or wildlife filming initiative.
Tagging Operations
With a decade of experience tagging various aquatic organisms ranging from multiple shark species, to large gamefish, to salmonids in alpine lakes, I have expertise with the safe capture, workup, and release of many marine species for research initiatives.
Boating Operations
With a lifetime of boating experience, vessel ownership, and a professional OUPV Captain’s License, I can assist with or directly operate many vessels used for research operations.