Sea Country Solutions

What Sea Country Solutions does

Sea Country Solutions is an Australian professional-services consultancy founded in 2020 by Harri Davies and headquartered in Margaret River, Western Australia. The firm operates at the intersection of marine science, Indigenous cultural engagement, and public policy, delivering consulting, planning, research, and policy services for community-led ocean and Sea Country management. It serves Traditional Owners and First Nations communities, federal/state/local government agencies, conservation NGOs, and research institutions, with active projects across Western Australia (Bardi Jawi and Mayala country) and the Indian Ocean Territories (Cocos/Keeling Islands and Christmas Island).

The firm delivers six interconnected service modules rather than discrete software products: Planning (workshop facilitation, Sea Country planning, Conservation Action Planning, marine park design), Research and Monitoring (ecological monitoring program design, benthic underwater visual surveys, stereo-BRUVs and stereo-DOVs, species identification for tropical finfish, invertebrates and macroalgae), Mapping (participatory and cultural mapping, GIS, map-based questionnaires, web maps and spatial storytelling), Knowledge Brokerage (synthesis of research outputs and bridging of Western and Indigenous knowledge systems), Policy (fisheries and marine management governance design, with explicit support for First Nations-led Sea Country management), and Storytelling (documentary filmmaking, speaking engagements, print media). Underlying methods rely on conventional marine-science instrumentation and human-facilitated engagement; no AI/ML or digital-platform product is sold.

Commercially, Sea Country Solutions runs a project-based, fee-for-service model with contact-based engagement and no publicly disclosed pricing. The firm is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent/subsidiary structures. Growth is anchored on a small core team of seven named individuals (Founder & Director, two Senior Scientists, a Business Manager, a Project Officer, a Fisheries Ranger, and a Marine Research Assistant) plus a network of trusted scientists, policy advisors, and communication specialists, with customer acquisition driven by reputation, project outcomes, and relationship-based referrals across Australian marine conservation.

Name

Sea Country Solutions

Legal name

Sea Country Solutions

Website

https://seacountrysolutions.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sea Country Solutions is an Australian marine-consultancy founded in 2020 that helps Traditional Owners, government agencies, NGOs and researchers deliver community-led Sea Country planning, marine-park design, ecological monitoring, mapping and policy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Conservation Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

akta.pro primary industry

Oceans, Coastal & Marine Resource Management (BPADALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Coastal & Marine Resources Administration (Oceans, Fisheries, Shorelines) (BPAIAMAI)

Keywords

• Marine conservation consulting
• Fisheries management
• Participatory mapping
• Marine protected areas
• Marine ecological monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Margaret River

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Provides scientific and technical consulting services for marine park design, fisheries management, Sea Country planning, and policy development. Works with government agencies, NGOs, and communities on project-based engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sea Country Solutions is an Australian consultancy that provides marine conservation consulting, Sea Country planning, ecological research and monitoring, participatory mapping, fisheries and policy advice, and storytelling services. The firm works at the interface of science, Indigenous knowledge, and policy to help Traditional Owners, communities, NGOs, and government agencies design marine protected areas, manage fisheries, and implement culturally appropriate governance frameworks.

Product overview

Sea Country Solutions is a consultancy firm offering six interconnected service modules spanning marine conservation and coastal management: Planning (facilitation, Conservation Action Planning, marine park design), Research and Monitoring (ecological surveys, stereo-video systems), Mapping (participatory and spatial mapping), Knowledge Brokerage (research synthesis, stakeholder communication), Policy (fisheries and marine governance), and Storytelling (documentary and media). The firm operates as a unified service offering rather than discrete software products, with expertise in community engagement, marine ecology, and Indigenous-led conservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planning
• Research and Monitoring
• Mapping
• Knowledge Brokerage
• Policy

Quantifiable outcome

• Indian Ocean Territories Marine Park established with community support and novel governance model
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cocos Marine CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partner providing support to Cocos Marine Care. SCS develops strategies for community engagement and outreach, compliance and enforcement, fisheries science and monitoring, and supports collection and analysis of recreational fisheries data. Ongoing operational partnership at Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
• Australian Marine Conservation SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization on Sea Country Solutions website, indicating alignment in marine conservation mission and potential collaboration on advocacy and conservation initiatives.
• Country Needs PeopleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization. This organization advocates for Indigenous land and sea management, aligning with SCS mission to support First Nations-led Sea Country management.
• BiosphericsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization. Environmental consulting firm that may provide complementary expertise or collaboration on marine projects.
• Pew Charitable TrustscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Pew Charitable Trusts and federal government to develop new governance model for Indian Ocean Territories Marine Park and fisheries management. Pew provided funding and strategic support for marine conservation initiatives.
• Parks AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on multiple projects including Indian Ocean Territories Marine Park establishment and 'Operation Lumut Rescue' seagrass restoration project. Parks Australia provides funding and is the federal agency responsible for marine park management.
• James Cook UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership on seagrass restoration research at Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Seagrass restoration experts from JCU work with SCS and Cocos Marine Care on Operation Lumut Rescue project, bringing academic research expertise.
• Shire of Christmas IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Shire of Christmas Island on Indian Ocean Territories Marine Park community consultations and governance model development. Local government partner in marine park planning process.
• Shire of Cocos (Keeling) IslandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands on marine park consultations and novel governance model development. Local government partner providing community perspective and support for marine management initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global environmental consultancy with a substantial marine and coastal practice serving government, NGO, and private sector clients. Competes for similar large environmental management contracts in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region and has been investing in Indigenous engagement capabilities.
• AECOM: Global environmental and infrastructure consulting firm with a marine environmental services practice. Competes for similar government and NGO marine management consulting contracts across Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
• WSP: Global environmental and engineering consultancy with marine and coastal management capability. Provides similar marine spatial planning, environmental impact assessment, and coastal management services to government clients across Australia.
• GHD: Australian-headquartered environmental and engineering consultancy with a significant marine and coastal practice. Competes for government marine park planning, coastal management, and environmental assessment work across Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
• RPS Group: Specialist marine environmental consultancy with deep expertise in marine spatial planning, ocean management, and coastal environmental services. A direct competitor for marine management and spatial planning consulting contracts.
• Stantec (formerly Cardno): International environmental consultancy with substantial Australian operations (formerly Cardno). Competes for marine, coastal, and environmental management consulting work with government and NGO clients across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
• SLR Consulting: Global environmental and sustainability consultancy with a marine and coastal practice. Provides similar environmental management and marine consulting services to government and industry clients in Australia and internationally.
• BMT Group: International marine consultancy specializing in ocean engineering, marine environmental services, and coastal management. Competes for similar marine environmental management and consulting work, particularly with government agencies and port authorities.
• Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS): Australia's tropical marine science agency conducting marine research, monitoring, and ecosystem science. Performs similar marine ecological research and monitoring work and collaborates with many of the same government and research partners as SCS.
• Tetra Tech: Global environmental and engineering consultancy with marine and coastal services including marine spatial planning and ecosystem restoration. Competes for similar government marine management consulting contracts internationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seacountrysolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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