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UMF provides advanced infrastructure to researchers and environmental monitoring authorities. This includes everything from premises and advanced experimental equipment to ships and boats, as well as support from our experts in planning, implementation, and analysis.
A very important resource is the research vessels that are located at UMF. These enable sampling of various kinds to be carried out in coastal areas as well as in the open sea. On board the research vessel KBV 181, for example, there is advanced sampling equipment and a laboratory with equipment for chemical and biological analysis.
UMF's mesocosm facility is one of Europe's most modern, with detailed control of factors such as temperature, light and agitation. Since we often work with issues related to Arctic and subarctic areas, we have developed the possibility of also creating an ice cover in the mesocosms under controlled conditions.
Our infrastructure is available for research and environmental monitoring. Expressions of interest are made via a form, see below.
We invite internationally competitive candidates to apply for research fellowship or Internship awards.
SWERVE is a Swedish national infrastructure that coordinates Swedish research vessels and data infrastructures to improve access to vessels and equipment, technical expertise and quality-reviewed data.
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.
IRISCC (EU Grant Agreement 101131261) 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. The project manager is Päivi Haapanala. IRISCC website.
KBV 181 is available for offshore sampling. Sampling can be coordinated with UMF's regular expeditions.
The research vessel R/V Botnica is used for coastal sampling in the whole Gulf of Bothnia.
When the ice neither bears nor bursts, the hovercraft Arctica can be used for sampling in coastal areas.
At UMF there are a number of boats in sizes from 9.75 m in length and down. The boats can be used for various ...
The Mesocosm Facility at Umeå Marine Sciences Centre is one of Europe's most advanced. The mesocosms provide p...
The mesocosms are used for ecological and toxicological experiments in harsh and icy conditions.
Experimental halls for aquatic experiments in a controlled setting and with an advanced water treatment.
Analyses are performed on request for research and environmental monitoring.
Fully equipped laboratory spaces for researchers and a teaching laboratory.