Scientific Heritage:
Brixham Environmental Laboratory has a deep heritage of over 65 years as a world-class research laboratory. Since it’s beginning as a marine science field station in 1948 under ICI Plc to it’s growth as a world leading Environmental Laboratory from 1993 to 2014 as a part of Astra Zeneca, Brixham Environmental Laboratory has been a centre of world-class research and science.
Unique Location:
Chosen primarily for its close proximity and direct access to high quality, clean seawater the laboratory is unique in having the infrastructure and permits to abstract, treat, condition and ultimately return fresh seawater via a dedicated intake and return pipe. The location and facility also provides an outstanding place for employees to live and work.