Research subline

Coastal–Ocean Modelling

High-resolution numerical models to anticipate risks, manage resources and strengthen resilience to climate change.

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We develop regional and local models that accurately represent physical and climatic processes in the southeast Bay of Biscay, a strategic area for fisheries, aquaculture and port infrastructures. Building on combined observation and modelling capabilities, we provide daily products for maritime safety, simulate estuarine flooding, predict the transport of marine litter and eggs or larvae of commercially important pelagic species or invasive species, and project climate-change scenarios. In this way, we help address key challenges such as information needs for emergencies, adaptive management in response to sea-level rise and international competitiveness in the blue economy.

Ocean models Lagrangian transport Climate scenarios Operational coastal models and data

Ocean models

Lagrangian transport

Climate scenarios

Operational coastal models and data

Our services

Ocean and coastal modelling to provide daily information and simulate ocean transport and dynamics, characterise coastal processes and assess wave activity, flooding and climate trends.

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Our products

We develop and operate advanced systems that enable observation and forecasting of the marine environment, including the Basque operational oceanography system, EuskOOS.

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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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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

Lohitzune Solabarrieta Odriozola Member of the HF Radar Working Group

Ivan Manso Narvarte Member of the Fixed Platforms Working Group

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

Asier Nieto Ibirriaga Member 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

KOSTARISK. Cross-Border Laboratory for Coastal Risk Research

Julien Mader Co-Chair

Iñaki de Santiago González AZTI Technical Representative

Ocean Prediction DCC

Roland Garnier Committee Member
Related application sectors

Sector: Fisheries and aquaculture sector, Maritime and port infrastructure

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