We work on field and laboratory testing of novel equipment and products; we are experts in biofouling, we have developed mixed species fermentors for fresh and salt water microbes; we are experts in citizen science, we have created baseline databases for the implementation of national natural parks; we have conducted socio-economic surveys for coastal communities, we have modelled big data sets in the cloud using machine learning routines which have been visualised using advanced geospatial methods; we have worked on maritime transport and the translocation of invasive species; we have provided statistical training courses and developed bespoke statistical routines; and we work with sustainable technology, technology transfer, the management of scientific projects and we help researchers communicate their work.