Marine environment biodetection laboratories

• Life & Medical Sciences

At AZTI they use biosensing methods to support environmental monitoring programmes, monitor the presence of pathogens and detect specific contaminants in marine and coastal waters.

Equipment

• Molecular technologies to identify microorganisms, indicator species or pathogens through genetic analysis.
• Sensors and biosensors to enable the presence of chemical or biological substances to be measured directly in the aquatic environment.
• Rapid detection techniques, useful to obtain results quickly and act swiftly in response to potential environmental or health risks.

• Detection and identification of microorganisms, indicator species and pathogens in marine environments
• Measurement of chemical and biological contaminants in water
• Rapid detection of environmental and health risks
• Support for water quality management and marine health and safety

AZTI

• Derio (Bizkaia Technology Park): Astondo Bidea, Edificio 609, 48160 Derio, Bizkaia
• Sukarrieta (Head Office): Txatxarramendi ugartea z/g, 48395 Sukarrieta, Bizkaia
• Pasaia: Herrera Kaia, Portualdea z/g, 20110 Pasaia, Gipuzkoa

Food safety and quality:

- Biotechnology, biological processes and systems

- Bio-health technologies

Application sectors

• Agri-food