Mesocosms and aquaria
Tanks are available in different sizes and volumes for the breeding and rearing of benthic organisms.
In addition, a mesocosm for the culture of seagrasses is available.
Thermostatic chambers
They permit keeping algal cultures, small zooplankton and larvae of model organism in controlled conditions of light, temperature, humidity and photoperiod.
Photobioreactors
The unit operates two photobioreactors for the biomass production of various phytoplankton species.
Basic laboratory instruments
Laboratory for water analyses equipped with basic instruments (spectrophotometer, multiparametric probes , data-loggers etc..) for monitoring of chemical and physic parameters in the tanks.