Trends and scenarios in climate change

Solutions

We generate future scenarios, simulations and develop predictive tools to anticipate the impacts of climate change on the marine and coastal environment. We identify risks, assess the vulnerability of the environment and analyse ecological and socio-economic effects.

Key research infrastructure

Specialized 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): a fleet of unmanned vehicles such as gliders, marine drones, and smart buoys.
2. Onboard oceanographic sampling equipment.
3. Coastal videometry platforms and sensor systems.

Port infrastructure

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