OCEANSNELL

What OCEANSNELL does

OCEANSNELL is a Spanish marine environmental services firm headquartered in Manises (Valencia), founded in 2007 and operating under Eurofins group branding. The company delivers four integrated service lines: a marine biology laboratory for taxonomic identification of phytoplankton, zooplankton, macroinvertebrates, macroalgae, and fish; marine environmental studies covering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Surveillance Programs (PVA), water quality studies, and bionomic cartography; oceanographic field sampling and prospecting using side-scan sonar, multi-beam echo sounder, CTD multiparametric probes (SBE 19plus V2), georeferenced underwater TV, and ROVs; and marine environmental consulting including GIS-based 2D/3D/4D visualization and application of biotic indices (AMBI, M-AMBI, MEDOCC, BOPA, BENTIX, CARLIT, EEI). The technical team consists of IOC-UNESCO certified taxonomists, PhD-level marine scientists, and licensed scientific divers.

OCEANSNELL generates revenue through project-based professional services contracts, secured via direct B2B sales to enterprises (Repsol, FACSA, Applus, TYPSA, CYES, ANFACO, Labaqua, AZTI Tecnalia) and competitive public tenders with port authorities (Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia, Ports de les Illes Balears), regional governments (Junta de Andalucía), and national research institutions (Instituto Español de Oceanografía). The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications (EQA, Registro 9936-E) and has completed 250+ projects with 10,000+ samples analyzed across Spain (Mediterranean coast, Balearic Islands, Cantabrian/Basque Country) and selectively international markets (Tunisia, Peru). Operating scale is small (11-50 employees), and the firm operates as a non-material unit within its Eurofins parent.

The business model relies on specialized human expertise as the primary differentiator, with instrumentation and laboratory capacity supporting service delivery. Growth has historically been funded by public-sector grants (ERDF, XPANDE, TIC Cámaras, InnoCámaras, DIGITALIZA, Torres Quevedo) rather than external venture capital, and the firm has pursued international expansion through EU-funded internationalization programs and targeted participation in European research consortia (INTERREG MED MAESTRALE, ALARMTOX, ESA SMOS validation).

Name

OCEANSNELL

Legal name

OCEANSNELL S.L.

Website

https://oceansnell.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OCEANSNELL is a Spanish marine environmental services firm (Manises, Valencia) providing marine biology laboratory analysis, oceanographic field surveys, seabed mapping, and environmental consulting for port authorities, energy companies, aquaculture operators, engineering firms, and research institutions across Spain and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAMAI

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

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration

Keywords

• Marine environmental consulting
• Marine biology laboratory
• Oceanographic field surveys
• Environmental impact assessment
• Water quality monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Manises

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Environmental Consulting and Technical Services: Specialized technical consulting services for marine environmental studies including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Surveillance Programs (PVA), feasibility studies, and scientific-technical reports. Delivered to public administrations, port authorities, and private companies with marine operations. Revenue is project-based, typically through public tender or direct contract.
2. Marine Biology Laboratory Analysis: Taxonomic identification and analysis of marine organisms (phytoplankton, zooplankton, macroinvertebrates, macroalgae) and physical-chemical analysis of water and sediment samples. Performed by certified taxonomists in the company's own marine biology laboratory. Revenue is per-analysis or contract-based.
3. Oceanographic Field Surveys and Prospecting: Field sampling and oceanographic measurement services including CTD profiling, side-scan sonar surveys, bathymetric surveys, geophysical prospecting, and underwater videography. Includes professional diving services for seabed inspection and instrument deployment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OCEANSNELL provides marine environmental consulting and laboratory analysis services, including biological characterization of marine flora and fauna, physical-chemical analysis of water and sediment, and oceanographic field surveys using equipment such as side-scan sonar, CTD probes, ROVs, and underwater TV. The company integrates field sampling capabilities with in-house laboratory analysis to deliver environmental impact studies, regulatory monitoring programs, and marine prospecting campaigns for institutional and industrial clients.

Product overview

OCEANSNELL is a specialized marine environmental consulting firm offering an integrated service portfolio centered on four core offerings: Marine Biology Laboratory (for taxonomic analysis of phytoplankton, zooplankton, macroinvertebrates, and macroalgae); Marine Environmental Studies (EIA, PVA, water quality, biocenosis characterization); Marine Sampling and Prospecting (field sampling, diving surveys, CTD profiling, sonar mapping); and Marine Environmental Consulting (data processing, GIS visualization, regulatory compliance). The company operates as a service-based consultancy rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Biology Laboratory Analysis

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ samples analyzed in the marine biology laboratory
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AZTI TecnaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAZTI Tecnalia awarded OCEANSNELL the project for 'Evaluation of the presence and/or cellular concentration of toxic phytoplankton in open sea samples from the Basque coast.' OCEANSNELL performs taxonomic analyses (identification and counting using the Utermöhl method) to detect and quantify toxic species in these waters.
• FACSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFACSA organized a technical day on 'Microalgae proliferation in coastal waters' in Ibiza, with OCEANSNELL's project coordinator Carolina Assadi speaking on algal proliferations within the framework of environmental management. Joint technical event to address coastal water quality challenges.
• Universidad de ValenciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCEANSNELL participates as external faculty in the Master's in Environmental Contamination, Toxicology and Environmental Health at the University of Valencia, teaching topics related to remote sensing and water quality. Collaboration also includes doctoral thesis co-supervision.
• Universitat Politècnica de ValènciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework collaboration agreement with the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) establishing participation in education and employment matters through a cooperative education program.
• Fundación Universidad-Empresa de Valencia (ADEIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement with ADEIT and the University of Valencia for the realization of formative practices. Also manages Santander-Crise-Cepyme scholarships through ADEIT.
• Sociedad Española de Acuicultura (SEA)minorOthersOCEANSNELL is an associated company of the Spanish Society of Aquaculture, contributing to the aquaculture sector's environmental monitoring needs.
• Fauna Ibérica Project (CSIC - MNCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam member Mustapha El Haddad participates as a specialist in polychaete taxonomy within the Fauna Ibérica project (CSIC - MNCN), contributing to the taxonomic catalog of Capitellidae and Maldanidae families in the Iberian-Balearic region.
• INTERREG MED MAESTRALE ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCEANSNELL participates in the INTERREG MED MAESTRALE project focusing on the environmental impact of marine renewable energy and the Marine Strategies Framework Directive, presenting findings at Las Naves entrepreneurship event.
• ALARMTOX Project (INTERREG IVB SUDOE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating partner in the ALARMTOX Project (2011) on marine biotoxin detection methods. INTERREG IVB SUDOE program focused on detection methods for marine biotoxins.
• European Space Agency (ESA) - SMOS Valencia Anchor StationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-situ oceanographic measurements conducted as part of the ESA's 'SMOS Valencia Anchor Station' validation campaign, demonstrating expertise in satellite oceanography validation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Ramboll: International environmental and engineering consultancy with marine and offshore wind practices addressing EIA, biodiversity, and water quality — comparable at the service-line level though serving much broader project portfolios.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification conglomerate with marine environmental services. Similar to Eurofins as a parent-like TIC player operating in adjacent marine and environmental testing markets.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure and environmental consultancy with substantial marine and coastal capabilities, including environmental impact assessment and port/waterfront engineering — overlapping with OCEANSNELL's port authority and coastal engineering work.
• Stantec: Global environmental and engineering consultancy with a marine and coastal practice spanning EIA, water quality, and seabed surveys. Comparable in service offerings but as part of a much broader portfolio than OCEANSNELL's niche focus.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global environmental consulting firm with marine and offshore environmental impact assessment capabilities, particularly for oil & gas and infrastructure clients — overlapping with OCEANSNELL's energy-sector environmental practice.

Direct peers

• HR Wallingford: Independent specialist in water and marine research and consultancy, providing field surveys, laboratory analysis, and modeling for ports, coasts, and offshore energy. Closely aligned with OCEANSNELL in combining scientific research with applied environmental consulting.
• ABPmer: UK-based marine environmental research and consultancy serving ports, offshore energy, and coastal engineering with field surveys, hydrodynamic modeling, and EIA — directly comparable niche specialist in marine environmental services.
• CSA Ocean Sciences: Specialist marine environmental consulting firm focused on offshore oil & gas, renewable energy, and coastal infrastructure — providing benthic surveys, marine mammal observation, and EIA services directly comparable to OCEANSNELL's energy-sector work.
• Fugro: Global leader in marine geotechnical, geophysical, and environmental survey services. Directly comparable to OCEANSNELL in seabed mapping, side-scan sonar, and offshore environmental site characterization, though at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• RPS Group: Marine environmental and oceanographic consultancy with strong offshore energy and coastal infrastructure practice; merged into Tetra Tech. Direct competitor in marine EIA, environmental monitoring, and oceanographic surveys.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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