Your gateway to cutting-edge marine research in Arctic, sub- Arctic and extreme environments! At UMF, we offer unparalleled access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert support for researchers focusing on climate change, aquaculture, fisheries, and the blue economy. Our infrastructure is designed to facilitate groundbreaking studies in some of the world's most challenging and dynamic marine environments.
Advance Your Research Without Financial Barriers!
Through prestigious EU- and VR- funded projects IRISCC , AQUASERV and SWERVE UMF provides researchers with:
These initiatives aim to foster international collaboration and innovation in marine sciences by removing financial obstacles for researchers.
The UMF facilities are tailored for excellence in marine research. Our infrastructure supports a diverse array of research projects, from studying the effects of pollution agents to investigating the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. UMF's extensive infrastructure includes for example:
Advanced mesocosm facility: One of Europe's most sophisticated, allowing precise control over environmental variables, including temperature, light, and ice cover simulation.
Research vessels: Access to vessels like KBV 181 and R/V Botnica for comprehensive sampling in coastal and offshore waters.
Hovercraft: Enables sampling in ice-covered regions where traditional vessels cannot operate.
Fully equipped laboratories: Facilities for chemical, biological, and ecological analyses, supported by expert technical staff.
Experimental halls and aquaria: Controlled environments for conducting a wide range of aquatic experiments.
Our team of scientists, technicians, and support staff are here to ensure the success of your research endeavours. UMF is committed to providing:
Take the next step in your research journey! Join a vibrant community of researchers at UMF and contribute to advancing our understanding of marine environments in the face of environmental grand challenges.
Interested in utilizing UMF's facilities and services? Here's how to get started:
IRISCC is an abbreviation for "Integrated Research Infrastructure Services for Climate Change Risks". The project focuses on the effects of climate change and the challenges it leads to. It is coordinated by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) and brings together 80 partners from all over Europe.
Apply for free access to the UMF facilities!
AQUASERV 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.
The Swedish Research Vessel Infrastructure for Marine Research (SWERVE) is a national infrastructure funded by the Swedish Research Council to deliver enhanced access to vessel and data infrastructure for Swedish marine researchers, and support training of a national network of marine technicians.
Umeå Marine Sciences Centre is a part of SWERVE and provides the research vessel KBV 181 for sampling in the Gulf of Bothnia.
