Research subline

Observation and impact of climate change

Scientific assessment of the current state of the marine environment in the face of climate change, with focus on coastal areas, fisheries, and marine ecosystems.

Solutions

We generate applied knowledge to understand how the ocean and its ecosystems are changing and how these changes affect key sectors. Through advanced observation and physical-biogeochemical analysis, as well as impact assessment, we provide critical data to support sustainable management and climate adaptation.

Changes in biodiversity and oceanographic processes Impact assessment in fisheries Coastal climate-change monitoring

Changes in biodiversity and oceanographic processes

Studies on critical habitats, extreme events, and changes in oceanographic regimes.

Impact assessment in fisheries

Analysis of how climate change affects fish stocks and marine productivity.

Coastal climate-change monitoring

Continuous monitoring of physical and biological variables in the Bay of Biscay and other sensitive areas.

Our services

Solutions to monitor climate change in the marine environment, assess its impacts on ecosystems and resources, and support adaptation to extreme events through observation, modelling, and trend analysis.

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Our products

Observation systems, predictive models, and digital tools developed by AZTI that enable tracking the evolution of the marine climate, anticipating risks, and providing key information for coastal management and planning.

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Key research infrastructure

Specialised laboratories

  1. Environmental quality laboratories for water and sediments.
  2. Marine and fisheries biology laboratories.
  3. Genetic analysis laboratories (eDNA, metabarcoding).

Coastal observation infrastructure

  1. EuskOOS-RI: Scientific infrastructure for operational oceanography and coastal climate change.
  2. Monitoring stations in the Bay of Biscay.

Marine observation systems

  1. Marine Autonomous Systems (MAS): fleet of unmanned vehicles such as gliders, marine drones and smart buoys.
  2. Onboard oceanographic sampling equipment.
  3. Videometry platforms and coastal sensors.

Port infrastructure

  1. Facilities for the deployment and recovery of instruments.
  2. Logistical support for marine observation campaigns.
Marine observation research infrastructure

Marine observation research infrastructure

Infrastructure and scientific/technological equipment for Coastal Observation (EuskOOS-RI)

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Marine Autonomous Systems (MAS)

Marine Autonomous Systems (MAS)

From Pasaia Ocean Autonomy (POA) AZTI operates a fleet of unmanned vehicles —gliders, Itsasdrone and Ranger— designed for remote exploration and environmental monitoring in areas that are difficult to access. These systems allow work to be carried out both on the surface and in the water column, in coastal and oceanic environments, greatly expanding marine observation capabilities with high efficiency and autonomy.

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Oceanographic ships and craft

Oceanographic ships and craft

AZTI has its own and partner fleets to support oceanographic and fishery research, combining its own resources with the support of specialist companies and public institutions. This capacity ensures that scientific campaigns can be carried out at sea and in coastal areas with the highest technical and safety levels.

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Port infrastructure

Port infrastructure

The AZTI port infrastructure, on the Herrera dock in the Port of Pasaia (Gipuzkoa), provides the technical support necessary for marine research.

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Water and sediment environmental quality laboratories

Water and sediment environmental quality laboratories

Infrastructures specialised in physical-chemical, microbiological and toxicological analysis of marine and coastal samples.

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Marine and fishery biology Laboratories

Marine and fishery biology Laboratories

Laboratories specialising in the study of marine organisms, from phytoplankton and zooplankton to species of interest to fisheries.

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Scientific committees

EuroGOOS. European Global Ocean Observing System

Julien Mader Member of the Executive Directors Board and Co-chair of the HF Radar Working Group

Anna Rubio Compañy Member of the Coastal Working Group and of the Glider Working Group

Ibi-ROOS. Ireland-Biscay-Iberia Regional Operational Oceanographic System

Anna Rubio Compañy Committee Member

ILICO. Infrastructure de recherche littorale et côtière

Anna Rubio Compañy Scientific Council Member

IPBES. Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

KOSTARISK. Cross-Border Laboratory for Coastal Risk Research

Julien Mader Co-Chair

Ocean Prediction DCC

Roland Garnier Committee Member
Related application sectors

Sector: Fisheries and aquaculture sector, Maritime and port infrastructure, Offshore sector

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