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Umeå Marine Sciences Centre (UMSC/UMF)

Umeå Marine Sciences Centre is a dynamic environment for marine research, education, and environmental monitoring. We contribute to the sustainable development of resilient productive marine ecosystems in Arctic, sub-Arctic and extreme environments.

Open/opening positions

We have several positions open, or opening soon, at Umeå Marine Sciences Centre. Follow this link for details!

Welcome to UMSC/UMF!

World-class research facility

Welcome to UMSC/UMF - a hub for advanced marine research in arctic, subarctic and extreme environments. 

Welcome aboard!

Onboard KBV 181, there is advanced equipment for sampling and for biological and chemical analyses.

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The Borealis UMSC/UMF Fellowships and Internships

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

UMSC Writing Retreat

Create the time, space and focus to accelerate and improve your research writing through two-day a structured ...

Latest news

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Researchers discover major ecological shift in the Gulf of Bothnia

After 30 years of data, researchers are seeing a major shift in the nutrient balance of the Gulf of Bothnia.

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DNA boosts marine monitoring but cannot stand alone

DNA methods add powerful insight to marine monitoring, but need to be combined with established approaches.

Forskning med höj- och sänkbara bottnar i Gaviken för att undersöka påverkan av vattenkraftsreglering.
Adjustable lakebeds for environmental impact research

Investigating how regulation of water levels in lakes affect bottom-dwelling organisms.

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Land use affects carbon storage in mangroves

Restored mangroves boost carbon storage, but may not fully regain natural ecosystem functions.

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More methane as Arctic lakes warm

A warmer and wetter climate leads to more methane being released from sediments.

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Expedition maps environmental risks of seabed mining

The research aims to improve risk assessment of planned mineral extraction in the Gulf of Bothnia.

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