Spanish tech company Zunibal has announced the acquisition of Echoview. The Australian company, based in Tasmania, is a recognised leader in hydroacoustic science and software for the processing, analysis, and visualisation of hydroacoustic data.
This transaction strengthens Zunibal’s technological and innovation capabilities while significantly expanding its range and opening new opportunities in the global marine technology market.
‘This acquisition represents a key step toward our global strategic vision. We are incorporating into the group a company with unquestionable prestige in its technological niche, which will allow us to accelerate our capacity for innovation and deliver tangible value to our clients worldwide,’ said Zunibal CEO and shareholder Ibone Rodríguez de Pablo.
With 30 years of experience in hydroacoustic data analysis and interpretation behind them, Echoview’s technology and its team of scientists and engineers, will enable Zunibal to take a qualitative leap forward in the development of technological solutions for sustainable fishing.
This includes enhancing the capacity to differentiate species, achieve more accurate biomass estimates, assess size distributions, and enrich oceanographic models with higher-precision data. This will also will allow Zunibal to diversify its technology portfolio, boosting strategic areas such as sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture, oceanography, and the blue economy.
Echoview’s software platform is globally recognized as the standard reference by scientific institutes, public agencies, and leading companies in more than 70 countries. Its technology has been cited in over 2,500 specialized academic publications, underscoring its scientific leadership and global relevance.
They also offer specialized hydroacoustic training, consulting, and client services. ‘Joining Zunibal marks an exciting new chapter for Echoview. For 30 years, our team has been committed to advancing hydroacoustic science and software,’ said Echoview CEO Brett Merritt.
‘Partnering with a company with a world-class reputation for innovation and responsible marine technologies will benefit our customers, provide the opportunity to expand our global reach and continue delivering trusted, global solutions for the sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems.’
The current Echoview team will remain at the helm of the business, now supported by Zunibal to strengthen development and international projection. Echoview’s operational integration within Zunibal will begin immediately, reinforcing the group’s scientific, technical, and commercial capacity, and consolidating its position as a key player in the global marine technology market. Together, the companies will deliver integrated and sustainable solutions that promote the responsible and efficient use of ocean resources.
Joint opportunities include advanced real-time monitoring of aquaculture facilities, marine life monitoring for renewable energy installations, and precise, continuous tracking of the impacts of climate change on marine species.
