Nautilus Environmental
Nautilus Environmental Company, Inc. is a Canadian-based biological testing, research, and consulting company specializing in environmental toxicology, microbiology, and molecular biology. They perform regulatory compliance testing, applied research, and have a strong focus on innovative, scientifically defensible data and solutions. The company has expanded its services and expertise through acquisitions and offers a wide range of testing and research services including standardized testing, specialized testing, environmental effects studies, in situ studies, and product testing. Nautilus is accredited under ISO/IEC Guide 17025 and recognized for GLP compliance, supporting international product registration and regulatory programs.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Nautilus Environmental
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, North America
Products
Chain-of-custody (CoC) forms
Downloadable standardized chain-of-custody forms for documenting sample custody and handling from collection through analysis.
Chain-of-custody (CoC) forms
Downloadable standardized chain-of-custody forms for documenting sample custody and handling from collection through analysis.
Services
Standardized laboratory ecotoxicity testing
Laboratory execution of standardized aquatic, sediment and soil toxicity assays to support hazard assessment and regulatory needs.
Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIE)
Integrated physico-chemical manipulations and analytical follow-up to identify causes of toxicity in water and sediment samples, including multi-contaminant cases.
Environmental effects and field studies
Design and implementation of receiving-environment studies combining biological surveys, toxicity tests and contaminant analyses to evaluate exposure and effects.
In situ deployment and biomonitoring services
Field deployment of organisms for extended exposure studies to measure uptake, biochemical responses and recovery under real-world conditions.
Product testing for regulatory registration
GLP-recognized product testing to characterize environmental hazards and support international product registration programs.
Specialized consulting: modeling, site objectives, reviews
Consulting services including metal speciation modeling, derivation of site-specific water quality objectives, data review and expert testimony.
Standardized laboratory ecotoxicity testing
Laboratory execution of standardized aquatic, sediment and soil toxicity assays to support hazard assessment and regulatory needs.
Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIE)
Integrated physico-chemical manipulations and analytical follow-up to identify causes of toxicity in water and sediment samples, including multi-contaminant cases.
Environmental effects and field studies
Design and implementation of receiving-environment studies combining biological surveys, toxicity tests and contaminant analyses to evaluate exposure and effects.
In situ deployment and biomonitoring services
Field deployment of organisms for extended exposure studies to measure uptake, biochemical responses and recovery under real-world conditions.
Product testing for regulatory registration
GLP-recognized product testing to characterize environmental hazards and support international product registration programs.
Specialized consulting: modeling, site objectives, reviews
Consulting services including metal speciation modeling, derivation of site-specific water quality objectives, data review and expert testimony.
Expertise Areas
- Environmental toxicology and ecotoxicology
- Aquatic toxicity testing
- Sediment quality assessment
- Soil ecotoxicology
Key Technologies
- OECD standardized ecotoxicity assays
- Ready biodegradability assays (OECD 301/306)
- Microbial rapid test kits (BART-style)
- Sediment and soil bioassays