Tjärnö Marine Laboratory, University of Gothenburg

Discover Tjärnö Marine Laboratory, nestled in Sweden's richest marine biodiversity hotspot near Kosterhavet National Park.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include ships, diving gear, labs, lecture halls, and comfortable accommodations, all supported by our expert staff. We specialize in marine science education and research, focusing on evolution, aquaculture, and conservation.
With 70 dedicated professionals, we welcome researchers, university students, school groups, and the public. Our excellent conference facilities are perfect for group events.
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Do your research at Tjärnö Marine Laboratory!

AQUASERV: Stand at the frontline for marine ecosystem restoration

IRISCC: Fully funded climate research at Tjärnö

News

News – 9 July 2025

Unusual find of rare sea snail in Strömstad

Conference

LIFE Lophelia final conference – save the coral reefs in Skagerrak

The aim of this LIFE project was to develop a cost-effective method to restore reef habitats of the cold-water coral…

2 Sep 3 Sep

News – 21 May 2025

Be a snail detective – help scientists solve the colour mystery

Periwinkles (Littorina saxatilis) vary in colour and pattern. Now scientists need your help to find out why.

News – 26 June 2025

Search for jellyfish this summer – help the scientists

Take the chance to help research this summer. Marine biologist Christin Appelqvist has long been concerned that jellyfish…

Facilities at Tjärnö Laboratory

Tjärnö Laboratory receives both visiting researchers, school classes and the general public. It is also possible to book conferences and meetings with excursions and guided tours. Around 10,000 persons visit us every year. You are also welcome!

Study and work

Ships

At the Tjärnö Laboratory there is the 16 metre-long research vessel Nereus. In addition there is the 8.5 metre ship Doris as…

Study and work

Labs and lab equipment

In these pages we describe laboratories and lab equipment at Tjärnö Marine Laboratory. If you are going to do work in any…

About us

How to get here

Tjärnö Marine Laboratory is located on the northern Swedish west coast, close to the Norwegian border, on the beautiful…

Study and work

Remotely Operated Vehicles

A Remotely Operated underwater Vehicle (ROV) is connected via a cable to a ship. From a control room on board, a pilot…

Study and work

Food and lodging

In order to work or study well you need to get good and nutritious food and sleep comfortably. In these pages you can read…

Located next to Kosterhavet National Park

Study and work

Sea water systems

Through-flowing filtered sea water is one of the most important facilities at Tjärnö Marine Laboratory. We have deep water,…

Schools and the Public

Tjärnö Aquarium - most species-rich in Sweden

Check out a large lobster, pat a sea cucumber, and look into a Swedish coral reef. In the Aquarium at Tjärnö Marine…

Virtual tour of the field station

Research at Tjärnö

About 50 researchers are active at the Tjärnö Laboratory all year around, mainly in the fields of evolution, aquaculture, nature conservation and management.