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UMF Umeå marina forskningscentrum

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Umeå Marine Sciences Centre (UMF)

Umeå Marine Sciences Centre is a dynamic environment for marine research, education, and environmental monitoring. We have a broad social commitment to research and environmental status and have close links to the Department of Ecology and Environmental Science and the Department of Chemistry at Umeå University.

We contribute to the sustainable development of resilient productive marine ecosystems in Arctic, sub-Arctic and extreme environments.

UMF Umeå marina forskningscentrum

AQUASERV - CALL IS NOW OPEN!!

Apply for free access to the UMF facilities!
AQUASERV stands for "Research Infrastructure Services for Sustainable Aquaculture, Fisheries and Blue Economy". The project focuses on research and management of marine and freshwater biological resources, food, and biotechnology. It is coordinated by the Centre of Marine Sciences, Portugal, and brings together 33 partners. UMF is one of them.

Through AQUASERV, you can apply to use UMF's facilities, such as mesocosms and experimental halls, free of charge.

AquaServe web page

Welcome to UMF!

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UMF infrastructures and services

UMF provides advanced infrastructure to researchers and environmental monitoring authorities.

Welcome to UMF!

UMF is a hub for marine research in arctic, subarctic and extreme environments. Here, scientists from all over the world meet to perform research at sea or in our advanced indoor facilities.

Research vessel KBV 181

KBV 181 is used for research and environmental monitoring. Onboard, there is advanced equipment for sampling and for biological and chemical analyses. Welcome to join our expeditions!

UMF Umeå marina forskningscentrum
The Borealis UMF Fellowships and Internships

We invite internationally competitive candidates to apply for research fellowship or Internship awards.

Latest news

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Apply for shiptime!

Apply for free ship time on board KBV 181. The application is made to the national infrastructure SWERVE.

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New project investigates the unique characteristics of arctic plankton

Sinéad Collins will provide answers to what makes arctic phytoplankton unique.

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We care about biodiversity

We celebrate Biodiversity Day by showing what we are working on in research and environmental monitoring.

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Overlooked coastal marine ecosystems capture carbon dioxide

There are many coastal areas whose carbon storage function has been overlooked. These areas must be protected.

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Microbes hitchhike to the sea

Freshwater microbes hitchhike with plastic particles to the sea. Does it affect microbes in seawater?

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Environmental awareness – the key to successful reef restoration

More consideration to current and future environmental conditions may improve coral reef restoration success.

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Our engagements

Marine research

UMF is a dynamic environment for marine research including a complete suite of analytical platforms.

Monitoring the sea

UMF designs monitoring programs, performs sampling and analyzes and validates results.

Public engagement

Public engagement is a key activity for UMF. We work in cooperation with other universities and institutions.

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UMF infrastructures and services

UMF provides advanced infrastructure to researchers and environmental monitoring authorities.