MBRC-ERIC provides access to state of the art experimental facilities, to users from all sectors, for either precompetitive studies or commercial applications, and for education and training activities. Aquaria and culture facilities for both micro- and macroorganisms are the heart of the EMBRC-ERIC marine research capacity. A substantial range of facilities for maintenance, culture and experimental work on polar, cold, cool temperate, warm temperate and sub-tropical species is available. The facilities include bioreactors, mesocosms greenhouses, and licensed marine vertebrate holding tanks. Facilities are equipped for the manipulation of environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, pH, and light). Water purification systems keep avoid invasive species and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from contaminating the external natural environment during the experiments. Technical support for these facilities is provided. The facilities include: Aquaria and mesocosms Wet laboratories Dry laboratories Climate rooms Field experiments The services offered can be delegated to the EMBRC-ERIC staff or co-produced between the user and the EMBRC-ERIC staff, or produced independently by the user, depending on the nature (open/competitive) of the research. Click here to explore and book the EMBRC-ERIC Experimental Facilities Services: www.embrc.eu/servicerequests/exploration/explore/128#highlightCat:40

EMBRC-ERIC offers a large range of supporting facilities, which are either in-house or within walking distance from the EMBRC-ERIC partners. The supporting facilities comprise: Conference and meeting facilities Training facilities In-house lodging In-house catering Others Click here to explore and book the EMBRC-ERIC Supporting Facilities Services http://www.embrc.eu/servicerequests/exploration/explore/128

Access to training and education programmes Education and Training service offer is a major remit for EMBRC-ERIC, already well positioned in this domain, with numerous examples of important activity: The Marine Training Network – A web-based platform developed by EMBRC-ERIC to offer an overview of current Marine and Maritime education, whilst being a supporting framework to foster new training initiatives with exchange of best practice including a set of tools for assistance and insights in Marine and Maritime ocused trainings”. In other words, the Marine Training Platform had as objective to become the one-stop-shop for trainees in search of European Marine and Maritime training initiatives, for trainers in search of assistance for organizing European Marine and Maritime training initiatives, for stakeholders in search of insights into European Marine and Maritime training initiatives. The IMBRSea Masters Programme - The International Master in Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea), is a joint Master programme organized by eight leading European universities in the field of marine sciences; Ghent University (BE), University of Pierre and Marie Curie (FR), University of the Algarve (PT), University of Oviedo (ES), Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (IE), University of the Basque Country (ES), Polytechnic University of Marche (IT), and University of Bergen (NO), supported by 14 EMBRC-ERIC operators.

EMBRC-ERIC provides access to a range of marine ecosystems, including kelp forests, coral reefs, intertidal rocky shores, lagoons, mudflats, deep-sea environments as well as planktonic and pelagic communities. Special sites and extreme environments are also provided including: (1) volcanic cold seeps, proxies for the future high CO2/low pH oceans, (2) polluted low-oxygen sites, for environmental impact studies, and (3) artificial habitats such as renewable energy test sites for research on bio-fouling, etc. Access to ecosystems is provided through the following platforms: Coastal research vessels Scientific diving facilities Submersibles (ROV/AUV) In-situ sampling facilities and monitoring equipment Field stations Other ecosystem access platforms Specialised services are also available for tracking large marine organisms, such as mammals and turtles in their natural habitat, through satellite tag and sensor design. http://www.embrc.eu/services/ecosystem-access

EMBRC-ERIC provides access to the latest technologies for the conduction of both fundamental and applied research by users from Research, Education and the Industry sectors. Important instruments for the modern investigation of marine biology, EMBRC-ERIC users will have access to standard molecular laboratories and high throughput molecular analysis tools through genomics, proteomics and metabolomics platforms, including sample manipulation robots, next-generation sequencers, laser scanners, and specialist equipment for mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, and magnetic resonance. Bio-imaging platforms comprise equipment for scanning and transmission electron microscopy, confocal laser scanning microscopy and state-of-the-art image analysis. The platforms also include the required sample preparation facilities, e.g. for thin sectioning and staining. A list of the various EMBRC-ERIC Technology platforms include: Aquaculture Biological analysis Imaging Molecular biology and ‘omics Remote sensing and telemetry Structural and chemical analysis Other technology platforms Access is on-site, on demand. The services offered can be: delegated to the EMBRC-ERIC staff; or: co-produced between the user and the EMBRC-ERIC staff; or: produced independently by the user, depending on the nature (open/competitive) of the research. Technical support is always available , as well as training sessions. Click here to explore and book the EMBRC-ERIC Technology platforms Services http://www.embrc.eu/servicerequests/exploration/explore/128#highlightCat:46

In the context of recognised and increasing dearth of expertise relating to bioinformatics analysis and biological interpretation of 'omics data among European institutions as well of dispersed resources and increasing need of standardization, EMBRC-ERIC supports the development of coordinated data handling tools and expertise. EMBRC-ERIC promotes e-infrastructure interoperability and standardisation in order to deal with large volumes of different types of data generated by marine research and enhance collaboration between marine scientists and bioinformaticians /IT specialists. The EMBRC-ERIC e-infrastructure processes, curates and stores large datasets of sequences, metadata, historical time series and literature resources. The EMBRC-ERIC E-Infrastructure provides access to: Data Data analysis tools and softwares Computing and storage infrastructure Bioinformatics and Data Management services The access is granted virtually, or on site, through the EMBRC-ERIC portal. Software and bioinformatics technical support is available remotely. Click here to explore and book the EMBRC-ERIC E-Infrastructure and Data Services http://www.embrc.eu/servicerequests/exploration/explore/138#highlightCat:138