Marine Services

Roe is a leader in environmental mitigation planning and compliance monitoring for major marine infrastructure projects in sensitive environments.

Our team has extensive experience managing large-scale projects under multi-jurisdictional regulatory landscapes, high stakeholder scrutiny, and Indigenous rights. We specialize in marine mammal monitoring (MMO) and environmental services, setting new standards for marine terminal construction across British Columbia. Leveraging experience from landmark projects like Woodfibre LNG, we efficiently implement integrated environmental programs for major marine projects.

Roe has been involved in environmental mitigations and planning for many marine construction activities, including:

  • Pile Driving and Pile Drilling by many methods

  • Dredging

  • In-water and Nearshore Contamination Remediation

  • Shoreline Revetment

  • In-water and Nearshore Blasting

  • Geotechnical Drilling

  • Sonar Assessments & Benthic Surveys

  • In-water and Nearshore Concrete Construction

  • In-water and Nearshore Structural Demolition

Our Expertise

Environmental Assessment & Management

Our biologists conduct species risk assessments, evaluate environmental constraints, and support adaptive planning within complex regulatory frameworks. We integrate First Nations’ cultural and land-use objectives into environmental management planning.

Marine Mammal & Underwater Noise Monitoring

Roe leads in MMO and hydroacoustic monitoring, utilizing the largest inventory of state-of-the-art equipment in BC. Our team operates specialized vessels and deploys advanced technologies like FLIR thermal imaging and PAM systems for 24/7 monitoring.

Marine Fish Salvage & Surveys

We conduct fish salvage and monitoring using diving, netting, trapping, SONAR imaging, and underwater cameras, ensuring regulatory compliance and ecological integrity.

Marine Water and Sediment Quality Monitoring

We conduct marine water and sediment quality sampling for both assessment and compliance monitoring, including in situ sampling, laboratory sampling, and ecotoxicological sampling, under direction and oversight of our highly experienced Qualified Environmental Professionals.

Discover how Roe Environmental leads the way in Marine Mammal Observation (MMO) and Hydroacoustic monitoring for marine infrastructure projects in British Columbia.

In this video, we showcase Roe's expertise in implementing adaptive management strategies that ensure efficient construction progress while upholding responsible environmental stewardship. At Roe, we have a track record of adapting to last minute changes ensuring contractors needs are met. Watch to see how Roe’s innovative approach helps protect marine life during complex projects in BC's coastal waters.

Key Projects

Woodfibre LNG

  • Project Timeline: 2023—Ongoing

    As the Contractor’s Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), Roe oversees marine mammal observation, hydroacoustic monitoring, water quality compliance, and wildlife management. Our industry-leading MMO program deploys over 40 observers per shift, ensuring strict compliance with evolving regulations and providing 24-hour coverage.

Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel

  • Project Timeline: 2018 —Present

    Serving as Environmental Auditor (EA), Roe oversees compliance with permit conditions, conducts audits and site inspections, and liaises with regulatory bodies and First Nations for this 1.1 km water delivery tunnel beneath Burrard Inlet.

BC Ferries Tsawwassen

  • Project Timeline: 2016—2017

    As QEP, Roe managed environmental compliance for in-water construction within Southern Resident Killer Whale Critical Habitat, securing regulatory approval and monitoring marine mammals and hydroacoustics.

Got a marine project you’d like to talk to us about? Please get in touch.

Kind Words

“Roe's team has provided marine mammal monitoring and water quality services for the Pedestrian Bridge and Foreshore construction components of Bosa Properties' SEAandSKY waterfront development in the Squamish River estuary. The project, undertaken during Howe Sound's 2024-25 reduced risk in-water work window, is permitted by the District of Squamish and authorized under the federal Fisheries Act, that establish rigorous environmental conditions. Roe's team has taken a professional, responsive approach, delivering efficient, high-quality service to support environmental stewardship, permit compliance, and, ultimately project completion.”

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Sandra Aeng
Development Manager
Bosa Properties Inc.