Marine Infrastructure
The Department of Marine Sciences is the host department for the Marine Infrastructure at the University of Gothenburg, which is a national and international resource for research, education, innovation and cooperation within the marine sciences. The infrastructure consists of Tjärnö Marine Laboratory, and Skagerak Facility, which includes the larger research vessel R/V Skagerak.
Tjärnö Marine Laboratory
Tjärnö Marine Laboratory is a national and international resource for research and higher education within the marine sciences. The station is one of Europe’s most modern marine laboratories, with unique possibilities to conduct advanced experimental work. Visiting researchers and visiting students are important groups at Tjärnö Marine Laboratory.
The station has a well-developed running sea-water system, scientific laboratories of high international standard, high-tech instrumentation as well as accommodation and a restaurant. The marine stations have disposal over the smaller research vessel Nereus, and over a number of smaller boats. The stations also have ROVs.
Tjärnö Marine Laboratory has research and higher education primarily in marine evolution, aquaculture, nature conservation, and management. Experienced technical and administrative staff are at hand to offer help and advice. In total, about 70 persons are working all year around.
Station manager
Marina Panova
Email: marina.panova@marine.gu.se
Telephone: +46 31-786 96 23
Tjärnö Marine Laboratory web pages
Skagerak Facility
Skagerak Facility brings together advanced marine infrastructure, expert knowledge, and a strong spirit of collaboration to support science, education, and innovation.
The facility includes R/V Skagerak, which is the University of Gothenburg's largest research vessel for education and research in the marine sciences.
R/V Skagerak has advanced technical equipment, such as hydroacoustic measuring equipment, several modern laboratories, and an aft deck suitable for launching autonomous underwater vehicles. Its home port is Nya Varvet in Gothenburg.
Station manager
Louise Newman
Email: louise.newman@gu.se
Telephone: +46 31-786 25 41
