University of Gothenburg
Department of Marine Sciences
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  2. Department of Marine Sciences
  3. Our Research
  4. Research Areas

Research Areas

We have a number of nationally unique research areas, and an ultra-modern infrastructure for marine research. We are participating in larger multi-disciplinary projects, both international and national.

Our Research
Circulation and spread in the coastal zone
Research on the impact of human activities on the marine environment in coastal zones.
Our Research
Integrated coastal zone management
Research on marine spatial planning and sustainable management of coastal areas.
Our Research
Underwater Cultural Heritage
Research on shipwrecks and other types of archaeological remains made of wood.
Our Research
Marine Chemical Ecology
Research to increase our understanding of chemically mediated interactions in marine communities.
Our Research
Sustainable Mariculture
Research into aquaculture is a broad field, and aims to address many aspects of sustainable production.
Our Research
Climate change and the marine environment
Research to better understand the effects of climate change on the ocean.
Our Research
Marine Evolutionary Biology
Research into how biological adaptation works and how rapidly these can take place.
Our Research
Polar Research
Our marine polar research is to a great extent related to climate issues.
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