AquaTech Eco Consultants

What AquaTech Eco Consultants does

AquaTech Eco Consultants, LLC is a Tampa, Florida-based environmental consulting firm founded in 2014 by Brian "Beau" Williams that delivers aquatic ecosystem restoration services to government agencies, water management districts, port authorities, and nonprofit environmental organizations. The company's service portfolio spans submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and seagrass restoration, oyster reef restoration (including a restaurant-sourced oyster shell recycling program), living shorelines, wetland services, hydroblasting for mosquito impoundment elevation correction, and environmental compliance consulting. AquaTech is vertically integrated with Aquaticus Plants, a founder-owned in-house aquaculture facility that supplies certified nursery-grown SAV species, and has installed more than 2.5 million planting units across 192 acres since 1999, with flagship projects including the 210+ acre Lake Apopka eelgrass restoration and the Port of Corpus Christi (the largest successful seagrass transplant in Texas).

The company's technology stack pairs heavy-lift agri-drones for large-scale bivalve deployment (up to 9 million oysters per day at centimeter-level accuracy) with BubbaView, a proprietary marine survey intelligence platform launched in 2024. BubbaView serves as a ground control station for Blue Robotics BlueBoat and BlueROV2 autonomous platforms, integrating a 46-class YOLOv8 species detection model, Simrad sonar visualization, autonomous lawnmower-pattern mission planning via MAVLink, and 3D bathymetry modeling with automated Braun-Blanquet report generation. BubbaView represents a productization move that could enable software-led revenue beyond AquaTech's own project delivery.

AquaTech operates a project-based, quote-driven professional services business model. Revenue is generated through government and institutional contracts procured via RFPs and formal procurement, with no publicly disclosed pricing, no recurring subscription revenue, and no external institutional funding. The company is founder-controlled, holds no patents or disclosed certifications, and is primarily active across Florida, the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, and the Caribbean, with recent expansion into Texas. Marketing is driven by industry affiliations, earned media coverage, and a company podcast, with distribution concentrated in direct enterprise field sales to public-sector buyers.

Name

AquaTech Eco Consultants

Legal name

AquaTech Eco Consultants, LLC

Website

https://aquatecheco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AquaTech Eco Consultants is a Tampa-based environmental firm providing aquatic ecosystem restoration services, including seagrass planting, oyster reef restoration, and living shorelines, to government agencies, water management districts, and environmental organizations across the U.S. Gulf and Atlantic coasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Restoration Services

NAICS

Aquaculture (1125), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Stock Enhancement & Restocking / Conservation Aquaculture (AFAEAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquaculture Farm Services & Operations Support (net cleaning, diving, grading, harvesting) (AFAEAAAM), Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Aquatic habitat restoration
• Seagrass transplanting services
• Oyster reef restoration
• Marine survey intelligence
• Living shoreline construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ecological Restoration Services: Project-based consulting and restoration services for government agencies, municipalities, and environmental organizations. Services include seagrass planting, oyster reef restoration, wetland restoration, living shorelines, and habitat assessment.
2. Survey Technology Services: Marine survey intelligence services using BubbaView platform for habitat assessment, pre-construction surveys, and environmental monitoring.
3. Aquaculture Plant Stock: Supply of certified nursery-grown SAV species including Thalassia testudinum (turtle grass), Syringodium filiforme (manatee grass), Halodule wrightii (shoal grass), Potamogeton illinoensis (Illinois Pondweed), and Vallisneria americana (eelgrass).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AquaTech Eco Consultants delivers project-based aquatic ecosystem restoration services including seagrass and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) planting, oyster reef restoration, living shoreline construction, wetland restoration, and drone-based bivalve deployment, complemented by marine habitat survey services through its proprietary BubbaView platform. The firm supplies certified nursery-grown SAV plant stock from its in-house aquaculture facility and serves government agencies, port authorities, water management districts, and conservation nonprofits across Florida and the Gulf/Atlantic coasts.

Product overview

AquaTech Eco Consultants operates as an environmental consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of aquatic ecosystem restoration services. The core product is BubbaView, a Marine Survey Intelligence Platform that serves as a ground control station for Blue Robotics autonomous vehicles. This proprietary technology platform integrates with BlueBoat and BlueROV2 for autonomous survey operations, featuring AI-powered habitat detection using YOLOv8, real-time sonar visualization, 3D bathymetry modeling, and automated professional report generation. Complementing the technology platform are specialized restoration services including submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and seagrass restoration, oyster reef restoration (with a shell recycling program), living shorelines, wetland services, and drone technology for bivalve deployment, LiDAR mapping, and red tide mitigation. The company also provides general environmental consulting services spanning project development, hydroblasting, aquaculture, and regulatory compliance coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BubbaView: Marine Survey Intelligence Platform - Ground control station for autonomous underwater habitat assessment with AI-powered species detection, real-time sonar visualization, and 3D bathymetry modeling, built for Blue Robotics BlueBoat and BlueROV2.

Products and services

• BubbaView Marine Survey Intelligence Platform Ground control station for Blue Robotics BlueBoat and BlueROV2 autonomous vehicles providing AI-powered species detection, real-time sonar visualization, 3D bathymetry modeling, and professional report generation for underwater habitat assessment; targeted at marine survey teams, environmental consultants, and research institutions.
• Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Restoration Services Comprehensive SAV services including assessment and monitoring, habitat restoration, environmental impact assessment, research and education, integrated management plans, GIS and spatial analysis, and community engagement for freshwater and marine environments; targeted at government agencies, water management districts, and conservation organizations.
• Oyster Reef Restoration Design and implementation of oyster reef restoration projects through strategic placement of recycled oyster shells, drone-deployed seed, monitoring, evaluation, partnership development, and policy advocacy; targeted at government agencies, nonprofits, and port authorities seeking reef habitat recovery.
• Living Shorelines Sustainable shoreline management solutions incorporating native vegetation, oyster reefs, and marsh grasses for coastal protection, ecosystem restoration, and climate resilience; targeted at coastal municipalities, port authorities, and private waterfront owners.
• Wetland Services Wetland assessment, inventory, restoration, creation, monitoring, management, permitting, compliance, habitat conservation planning, education, outreach, and integrated watershed management; targeted at government agencies, water management districts, and developers requiring mitigation.
• Drone Technology Services Heavy-lift Agri-Drone services for bivalve (oyster/mussel) deployment, red tide mitigation, topographic LiDAR mapping, and wetland maintenance with sensors and imaging systems for vegetation mapping and water quality monitoring; targeted at large-scale oyster reef and habitat restoration programs.
• Oyster Shell Recycling Program Community oyster shell recycling initiative in partnership with restaurants to collect and repurpose discarded shells for oyster reef restoration; targeted at restaurants and conservation partners in the Tampa Bay region.
• Environmental Consulting Services Environmental consulting services including project development, mapping and surveying, aquatic planting, site design, hydroblasting services, plant stock, environmental planning and compliance coordination, seagrass consulting, freshwater SAV planting, aquaculture for aquarium and restoration projects, oyster aquaculture farm consultation, barge coordination, and diving services; targeted at government agencies, developers, and conservation clients.
• Certified Nursery-Grown SAV Plant Stock Supply of certified nursery-grown submerged aquatic vegetation species from Aquaticus Plants including Thalassia testudinum (turtle grass), Syringodium filiforme (manatee grass), Halodule wrightii (shoal grass), Potamogeton illinoensis (Illinois Pondweed), and Vallisneria americana (eelgrass); targeted at restoration contractors, aquarium trade, and research projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Measurable ecological improvements typically achieved within 12-18 months of project completion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UlelecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partner for oyster shell recycling program. Ulele donates used oyster shells which are sanitized and returned to local waters for oyster reef restoration.
• Rick's on the RivercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partner for oyster shell recycling program. Partner in Tampa Bay oyster restoration efforts through shell donation.
• Aquatic Restoration and Conservation Association (ARCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in oyster reef restoration using novel heavy-lift drone technology in Apalachicola Bay. Collaboration on research and implementation of drone-based oyster seeding.
• Florida State University Coastal and Marine Lab (FSUCML)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration partner for oyster reef restoration in Apalachicola Bay. FSUCML identified 48 acre restoration area and partnered with AquaTech for drone deployment of oyster seed.
• Ecosphere Restoration InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for statewide SAV restoration and aquaculture program. AquaTech serves as planting contractor for the Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Statewide Restoration and Aquaculture Program.
• Blue RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integration partner. BubbaView platform built specifically for Blue Robotics BlueBoat and BlueROV2 autonomous platforms.
• Mote Marine LaboratoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on red tide mitigation technology. AquaTech's drone technology showcased at Mote Marine Laboratory for fighting harmful algal blooms.
• Ford Motor CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization shown in affiliate logos. Nature of partnership not detailed on website.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global engineering and environmental services firm with significant coastal and aquatic ecosystem restoration capabilities (expanded through its acquisition of Cardno). Competes with AquaTech in larger federal/state restoration procurements.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with substantial coastal, marine, and environmental restoration work. Competes for the same large government restoration contracts as AquaTech and could absorb niche restoration work as part of bundled programs.
• Taylor Engineering: Coastal and water resources engineering firm with active beach, inlet, and living shoreline restoration practices. Directly comparable in coastal Florida restoration projects and shares many of the same agency clients (FDEP, water management districts).
• Anchor QEA: National environmental and water resources consulting firm with active coastal and aquatic restoration practices. Comparable as a broader environmental consultancy competing for similar habitat restoration and waterfront mitigation contracts.
• Environmental Science Associates (ESA): West Coast-based environmental consulting firm with coastal and marine practice areas. Competes in similar habitat restoration, permitting, and environmental compliance work, particularly in coastal and estuarine environments.
• Tetra Tech: Large global consulting and engineering firm with extensive coastal, marine, and environmental restoration practices. Competes in the same RFPs as AquaTech at the federal and state level, but at much greater scale and with broader service portfolios.

Direct peers

• CSA Ocean Sciences: Marine environmental consulting firm specializing in benthic habitat assessment, seagrass surveys, and coastal environmental services. Directly comparable in marine survey and habitat assessment services, including sonar and underwater imaging work.
• Seagrass Recovery, Inc. Specialist seagrass restoration firm founded in 1999 and AquaTech founder Beau Williams' previous employer. Directly comparable in seagrass and SAV restoration services along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, using approved transplanting and monitoring techniques.

Others

• Blue Robotics: Manufacturer of affordable marine robotics platforms (BlueBoat, BlueROV2) on which AquaTech's BubbaView survey platform is built. While not a direct competitor, Blue Robotics is a critical technology partner and ecosystem enabler for AquaTech's survey technology.

Emerging players

• Mote Marine Laboratory: Sarasota-based marine research institute with active programs in seagrass restoration, oyster reef restoration, and harmful algal bloom mitigation. Collaborates with AquaTech on red tide mitigation and shares comparable restoration science and Florida geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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