University of Gothenburg
Tjärnö Marine Laboratory
The field station from the sea, with boats and buildings
Photo: Anna-Lena Lundqvist
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About us

Tjärnö Marine Laboratory is located by Sweden's most species-rich marine area in the northern part of Bohuslän province. Ships, laboratories, sea water systems, accommodation, dining hall, as well as skilled and helpful staff exist for university education and research. In total, about 70 persons are working all year around. Also school classes and the general public are welcome.

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Booking
Welcome to fill in your application for a place at the Tjärnö Laboratory. The more carefully you fill in the form, the…
How to get there
Tjärnö Marine Laboratory is located on the northern Swedish west coast, close to the Norwegian border, on the beautiful…
Research
At Tjärnö Marine Laboratory, research and innovation projects are conducted within a series of marine areas. The research…
Study and work
On these pages you find information regarding education and research at Tjärnö Marine Laboratory, as well as practical…
Researchers at Tjärnö
Most researchers at Tjärnö Marine Laboratory belong to the Department of Marine Sciences. Researchers at other departments…
History
In 1963, the first course in marine biology was held on Tjärnö in the Furuhöjd guesthouse - also known as 'Panget'. Today,…
Marine Infrastructure
The Department of Marine Sciences is the host department for the Marine Infrastructure at the University of Gothenburg,…
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