Our Research

The Department of Marine Sciences brings together research within Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Oceanography, and Preservation of Marine Cultural Heritage.

We have research both within single subjects, and within larger trans-disciplinary research areas. We have nationally unique research projects, and participate in international research expeditions. Our ultra-modern marine infrastructure gives us unique access to technology, laboratories and instruments that permit research at the highest international level.

Our Research Subjects

We have research within Marine Biology, Marine Chemistry, Marine Geology, Oceanography, and Preservation of Marine Cultural Heritage.

Preservation of Marine Cultural Heritage

Our Research Areas

We have a number of nationally unique research areas. We also have larger trans-disciplinary research projects, both national and international.

Research Areas

Our Research Centres

The Department of Marine Sciences is the host department for three research centres at the University of Gothenburg.

Centre for Sea and Society

Works for research, dissemination of knowledge and broad collaborations for the sea of the future.

CeMEB, Centre for Marine Evolutionary Biology

The Centre for Marine Evolutionary Biology, CeMEB, brings together a broad expertise from different disciplines interested…

Marine Infrastructure

The Department of Marine Sciences is the host department for the Marine Infrastructure at the University of Gothenburg. The Department is also host organisation for the national infrastructure Kristineberg Center for marine research and innovation.