Ocean

Research, education and news about the ocean.

At the University of Gothenburg, we have a long tradition of research and education within Marine Science and Technology. We are also renowned within the Social Sciences, and that, together with the Humanities and the Applied Arts, gives us an extensive ocean expertise. On this web site, you will find everything about the University's ocean-related activities.

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Find our vacancies

Here you can find vacancies at the University of Gothenburg that are related to the ocean. To apply for a position at the…

Ocean Research

Find our Ocean experts

Here can journalists find scientists who can analyze and comments on issues related to the sea and the marine environment…

Our Master's Programmes

The University of Gothenburg offers several international Master's Programmes connected to the ocean. The marine and…

News

News – 29 January 2026

Three new professors in marine biology

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Events

Dissertation

From Marine Actinobacteria to Synthetic Analogues

Exploring Natural and Engineered Peptides and Peptidomimetics for their Antimicrobial Potential

5 Feb

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Here you will find seminars, lectures and other events about the sea that the University of Gothenburg organizes or where…

Research

The University of Gothenburg has a unique breadth of research about the ocean, with many interdisciplinary collaborations.

Ocean Research

Our Research Projects

There are many research projects with ocean focus at the University of Gothenburg. Here you will find our research projects…

Our Research Groups

Collaborations for Sustainable Oceans

The University of Gothenburg collaborates extensively on marine and maritime issues, both regionally, nationally and…

Meet our researchers

Study here

The marine and maritime research at the University of Gothenburg is prominent in several research fields, and all teaching is done by active researchers.

Our Master's Programmes

Meet our Students

Plastic dispersal, polar expeditions, human pressures, and climate change on ecosystem processes – there are many ways to…

Marine Infrastructure

The Marine Infrastructure has laboratories and instruments that enables research at the highest international level. We welcome researchers and students all over the world.