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Research ServicesBasque Country, Spain201-500 Employees
AZTI is a science and technology center based in Sukarrieta, Basque Country, Spain, focused on the marine environment and food. It conducts and supports transformation projects with partners aligned to UN Sustainable Development Goals, underpinned by rigorous science and research. The organization develops value-added products and technologies grounded in solid research to address needs across its fields of work. Its work spans sustainable seafood production, conservation and sustainable use of marine resources, climate-change adaptation, maritime and coastal safety, consumer knowledge, and promoting healthy eating and food safety, all within a circular economy framework. Positioned in the Research Services sector, AZTI collaborates with industry and other organisations to deliver practical, science-based solutions in seafood, maritime, and food systems. A notable recent development is the 2026 advancement of an Ecopath with Ecosim ecosystem model to simulate marine environments, illustrating its emphasis on ecosystem-based approaches.