Our approach

"Okala measures biodiversity in a rigorous, scalable and accessible way. We overlap wildlife camera, eDNA and bioacoustic methodologies with known strengths to capture different and important aspects of biodiversity. We go far beyond counting species. This is our core offering and it is designed to give a holistic overview of biodiversity that can be used to support certification and disclosure requirements"

Dr Robin Whytock, CEO and Head of Science

How it works

1. Study Design

Our experts design a monitoring strategy to meet your biodiversity needs and certification requirements.

2. Digital Field Assistant

Our Sense App helps you deploy and manage equipment and data collection in the field, ensuring you collect data of the highest quality.

3. Ground Work

Should you need it, we can deploy our field experts to manage and collect your biodiversity data.

4. Analytics Pipeline

We process your data using cutting-edge AI in a matter of days.

5. Human in the loop

Our team of expert ecologists review AI outputs to ensure results meet the highest scientific standards.

6. Customised Outputs

We deliver accessible and actionable biodiversity insights, supported by auditable raw data.

The tools we provide

Digital field assistant

Knowing when and where your sensors were deployed is essential for advanced biodiversity analytics. Okala's QR code-enabled Sense mobile application supports the deployment and management of wildlife cameras, bioacoustic sensors and eDNA sampling in the most remote landscapes.

Rapid, robust analytics

Our AI-led, expert verified analytics service delivers high quality data in a matter of days. Our clients reduce their biodiversity reporting times from years to weeks.

Biodiversity dashboard

We transform your raw data into scientific insights ranging from simple species lists to complex measures of diversity and abundance. Our dashboard provides a window into your ecosystem, and your data can be verified by third parties for audit, certification and natural capital valuation.

Our team

Okala is a diverse team of scientists, engineers, nature markets and field experts. We have decades of combined experience in developing and deploying technologies to support conservation action.