Delivering solution
focused, practical
conservation that
works for people
& the environment

Hello, I am Lissa Batey

From six years at sea researching whales and dolphins to influencing government, I have spent over 25 years bridging the gap between high-level policy and practical marine recovery. I deliver pragmatic solutions that empower decision makers and communities to protect our global oceans.

Whether through strategic advocacy, technical expertise, or innovative storytelling, I am dedicated to securing a wilder, sustainable future for our seas and the communities that depend upon them.

Services …

Strategic Marine Policy & Advocacy

I provide advice and support on the development of high-level policy to ensure it can be translated into on-the-ground action.

Practical Conservation Solutions & Support

I deliver pragmatic outcomes for nature’s recovery through advice on the designation, monitoring and management of Marine Protected Areas.

Sustainable Blue Economy Consulting

Through my work with NLA International Ltd I provide strategic advice on international blue economy projects, focusing on sustainable finance, marine restoration and stakeholder-led growth.

Scientific Expertise

I offer high-level ecological technical support, including the production of literature reviews, scientific reports and research on the marine environment.

Advocacy & influence

I drive conservation change by representing environmental interests at conferences, in the media and through direct engagement with government decision-makers.

Leadership, Engagement & Storytelling

I inspire diverse audiences to care for our seas through innovative storytelling, stakeholder facilitation and professional mentorship for conservation teams.

Lissa’s marine conservation expertise has been invaluable on DEF’s Advisory Board – bringing clarity, credibility, and deeper insight to our work. Her generous support and thoughtful guidance have made a profound difference to both our fundraising strategy and the impact of our grant-giving.

Amanda Keetley, Executive Director, Devon Environment Foundation

Lissa has been working with our team for a number of different projects, her technical input and timely support has been well received by the team. Her professionalism and extensive knowledge is invaluable.

Tanya Ferry, Managing Director, Panthalassa Ltd

Lissa is a very professional, highly dedicated and effective scientist. Very experienced and knowledgeable, she delights with proactivity, imagination and great energy.

Nick Lambert, Co-founder and Director, NLA International Ltd

It was a pleasure to work with Lissa as our project manager on a recent project. Managing a complex and demanding brief combined with the uncertainties and data deficiencies in a rapidly evolving area of science to produce a policy relevant product was a real challenge, and one that Lissa delivered brilliantly for the whole team and the client.

Professor Michael Burrows, Scottish Association of Marine Science

My experience …

My experience spans across marine research, policy, conservation and leadership in the UK and internationally. Building on a foundation of scientific rigor, I have spent decades navigating the complexities of the blue economy. From my early visual and acoustic research on cetaceans aboard the SRV ‘Forever Changes’ to my Ph.D. specialising in Harbour Porpoise ecology, I ground every strategy in robust evidence.

I spent 15 years at The Wildlife Trusts, eventually working as Head of Marine Conservation. In this role, I managed diverse portfolios covering Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), sustainable fisheries, marine spatial planning and offshore renewable developments. Later I worked in a senior consultancy role delivering projects in Europe. Today, through LB Ocean Consulting Ltd, I provide senior-level strategic advice to both local and global partners, including both the Devon and the Antigua & Barbuda Environment Foundations. My goal remains constant: fostering collaborative leadership to ensure nature’s recovery and sustainable outcomes for vital marine ecosystems worldwide.

When not at work I can be found in, on or close by the ocean – my favourite place to be!

“I founded LB Ocean Consulting on a simple belief that strong science, collaboration and practical solutions can deliver real change for our oceans. I feel incredibly privileged to do this work.”

Delivering solution focused, practical conservation that works for people & the environment