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Subterranean Ecology is a leading Australian consultancy that specialises in fauna surveys and environmental services mainly for the resources sector.

Founded on over two decades of experience across Australia and internationally this dynamic and growing company comprises a highly qualified team committed to scientific excellence and best practice in environmental services.

We have key technical and scientific expertise in invertebrate ecology, stygofauna, troglofauna, short range endemics, caves and karst.


Subterranean Staff
Quality Assurance

We deliver scientifically rigorous surveys, data and documentation for the purposes of:

  • Environmental Impact & Risk Assessment
  • Environmental Approval for Resource Development Projects
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Environmental Compliance & Audit

We have a proven track record with delivery on many projects for clients mainly in the resources sector as well as governments and other organizations in Australia and internationally. Our services and operations are consistent with or better than current best practice industry standards and guidelines.

Subterranean Ecology has a modern fully equipped laboratory with the highest quality instrumentation and software systems available. We hold an extensive voucher collection of invertebrate specimens and manage this with a purpose-built database.

Stygofauna Sample
Stygofauna Sampling

Besides our core staff we have an established and wide ranging network of Research Associates and aligned specialists and taxonomists in state museums, universities and other research institutions across Australia and internationally.

Subterranean Ecology is committed to the highest standards in occupational health, safety and environment management and attests an unblemished safety record during its many field surveys in remote regions, mine sites and extreme environments including caves.

The company’s founding Director and Senior Principal Scientist, Dr Stefan Eberhard BSc MSc PhD is one of Australia’s leading scientists in his field, with more than 25 years professional employment and research experience.
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