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UMF infrastructures and services

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.

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Research vessel KBV 181

KBV 181 is available for offshore sampling. Sampling can be coordinated with UMF's regular expeditions.

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R/V Botnica

The research vessel R/V Botnica is used for coastal sampling in the whole Gulf of Bothnia.

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The hovercraft Arctica

When the ice neither bears nor bursts, the hovercraft Arctica can be used for sampling in coastal areas.

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Smaller boats

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 ...

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The Mesocosm Facility

The Mesocosm Facility at Umeå Marine Sciences Centre is one of Europe's most advanced. The mesocosms provide p...

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Ice-resistant free-floating mesocosms

The mesocosms are used for ecological and toxicological experiments in harsh and icy conditions.

Experiment halls

Experimental halls for aquatic experiments in a controlled setting and with an advanced water treatment.

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Marine analyses

Analyses are performed on request for research and environmental monitoring.

Laboratories

Fully equipped laboratory spaces for researchers and a teaching laboratory.

Booking request

If you are interested in booking an infrastructure or have any questions about how we can help you, please fill out this booking request. NOTE! It is only a request, not a binding contract.
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Latest update: 2024-08-22