MacAlister Elliott

MacAlister Elliott & Partners (MEP) is an international consultancy dedicated to the sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture. The company works with countries, regions, communities and businesses to support responsible, well-managed practices, with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and the contribution of these sectors to the blue economy. Its projects span locations across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Pacific.

MEP offers services including fisheries and aquaculture business planning, strategy and due diligence; improvement plans; sustainable seafood supply-chain support; and assistance with corporate social responsibility and environmental, social and governance goals. Its expertise also covers fisheries liaison, impact assessment and loss adjustment, monitoring, observer programmes and data collection, fishing-community support, sustainable aquaculture and aquaponics, and blue-economy development.

The consultancy’s case studies include fisheries management and stock assessments, aquaculture feasibility and technical assistance, seafood processing and marketing, marine spatial planning, climate resilience, vessel monitoring and fisheries enforcement. MEP also supports investment planning and environmental assessments for marine infrastructure.