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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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Research for the Baltic

UMF researchers are granted Baltic Waters funding to study eutrophication and storage of carbon in the Baltic.

Three researchers walking over a frozen fjord in the documentary "Fjords Frontiers: Digging into the future of climate change".
New documentary on the challenges of climate research

The scientists take viewers on a journey below Rosfjordsvatnet's icecovered surface.

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New study: ROV versus diving surveys

Comparing ROV with diving in underwater surveys.

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EU invests 68 million in Umeå researchers

20 research projects, from virus control to tech innovations, have secured EU funding. Curious? Learn more.

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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.

Our funders include:

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.

Ett stort blått fartyg märkt 181 stävar fram genom tjock is
UMF infrastructures and services

UMF provides advanced infrastructure to researchers and environmental monitoring authorities.