Research infrastructure At Umeå Marine Sciences Centre (UMF), research vessels are available for research and environmental monitoring. UMF conducts regular sampling activities all year around in the Gulf of Bothnia, and when possible, projects and sampling activities are coordinated.
The research vessel KBV 181 is used for open-sea sampling in the Gulf of Bothnia. It is owned and run by the Swedish Coast Guard, and brought into line with our needs. On board, there are well-equipped laboratories for chemical and biological analysis as well as advanced sampling equipment.
The research vessel R/V Botnica is available for coastal sampling and expeditions throughout the Gulf of Bothnia.
The hovercraft Arctica is available in winter for coastal sampling and assignments in the Gulf of Bothnia.
There are several smaller boats to rent for local sampling.
