Thomas Maes

Thomas Maes is a multilingual scientist and the Chief Executive Officer of Seamoht Ltd, an independent consulting firm specializing in environmental solutions. With over 20 years of international experience, Maes has established himself as an expert in pollution control, marine litter management, waste solutions, and sustainability consulting.

Maes holds an extensive academic background spanning multiple disciplines. His educational credentials include MBA studies, a degree in civil engineering, studies in both marine and terrestrial biology, and a PhD. This diverse academic foundation provides him with a comprehensive understanding of environmental challenges from both scientific and business perspectives.

As the founder and CEO of Seamoht Ltd, Maes operates as an independent consultant serving clients across various sectors. His work focuses on developing science-based policy solutions that address contemporary environmental challenges. The company's portfolio encompasses pollution mitigation strategies, marine litter reduction programs, waste management systems, and comprehensive sustainability frameworks.

Maes's expertise spans several critical environmental domains. His work in pollution control draws from his engineering background and biological sciences training, enabling him to develop technically sound solutions. His specialization in marine litter addresses one of the most pressing environmental issues facing coastal and marine ecosystems globally. Additionally, his waste management expertise encompasses both terrestrial and marine environments, providing clients with holistic approaches to waste reduction and disposal.

With his multilingual capabilities and international experience, Maes is well-positioned to work with diverse clients across different regions and cultures. His approach combines rigorous scientific analysis with practical policy implementation, bridging the gap between environmental research and real-world application. This science-to-policy translation has become a hallmark of his consulting methodology.

Thomas Maes has over 6,614 citations on ResearchGate with 107 publications. He uses the handle @Seamoht on social media and describes himself as 'Dr Trash - Senior Scientist' at GRIDA Arendal, specializing in waste, wastewater, water quality, marine litter, microplastics, contaminants, and biological effects. He recently attended the Plastics2026 Conference in Brisbane.

Full name	Thomas Maes
Role	CEO
Organization	Seamoht
Country	United Kingdom
Industry	Environmental Consulting
Specialties	Marine Pollution · Waste Management · Sustainability Consulting · Environmental Policy · Marine Litter · Pollution Control
Consulting rate	EUR 100 per hour
Bookable	Yes — via TinRate

• Thomas Maes - SEAMOHT LTD | LinkedIn
• Thomas Maes (@Seamoht) / Twitter (X)

• Thomas MAES | Managing Director | PhD | Research profile (ResearchGate)

• 2025 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Aerospace and Electronic Systems

Expert	Role	Country	Rate	Languages
Thomas Eeckhaudt	consultant, Thomas Eeckhaudt BV	Belgium	EUR 150/hr	en, fr, nl
Tijl wouters		Belgium	EUR 100/hr	nl, en
Tim Sterckx	Business Consultant	Belgium	EUR 50/hr	en, nl

• Book Thomas Maes on TinRate
• Thomas Maes - SEAMOHT LTD | LinkedIn (linkedin)
• Thomas Maes (@Seamoht) / X (other)
• A Little Less Conversation: How existing governance can strengthen the future global plastics treaty (publication)
• A marine plastic cloud - Global mass balance assessment of plastic pollution in deep ocean sediments (publication)
• Thomas Maes (@Seamoht) / Twitter
• Thomas MAES | Managing Director | PhD | Research profile
• 2025 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Aerospace and Electronic Systems

1. Thomas Maes - SEAMOHT LTD | LinkedIn — accessed 2026-04-09
2. Thomas Maes (@Seamoht) / X — accessed 2026-04-09
3. Thomas MAES | Managing Director | PhD | Research profile — accessed 2026-04-09