Jane Griffiths

Oceanographer, Marine Mammal Observer and Bio-acoustician


With over ten years experience in marine mammal observation and passive acoustic monitoring for the energy industries, Jane has worked as a consultant in the UK, Norwegian, Australian waters and the Mediterranean sea.

With a degree in Marine Science, a postgraduate qualification in Oceanography and a degree in ethics Jane is qualified to undertake a number a research roles and has worked in conjunction with oil companies, environmental companies and undertaken scientific research projects such as the recent Scans II European project, where she oversaw the PAM operation for the Northern North Sea, and worked on the development trials of the PAMGUARD acoustic monitoring software.

Based on the West Coast of Scotland she also runs a small commercial diving company as well as undertaking consultancy work such as scientific dive supervision and seabed surveys.  A qualified RYA Offshore powerboat skipper Jane is also the deputy Coxswain on the local all weather lifeboat.


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