Ecoserv Ltd was established in November 2001, in response to a growing local demand for independent environmental services, including ecological surveys and monitoring. Because of the specialised expertise offered, Ecoserv is a leading consultancy for ecological studies in the Maltese Islands. Ecoserv provides  services in relation to ecological surveys and monitoring, identification of flora and fauna, laboratory analysis (sediment and soil studies, and water quality), species inventories, and advice on Mediterranean ecosystems and habitats.