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.
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.
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!