Fully funded access for aquaculture and blue economy researchers and industry
Kristineberg's unique location, state-of-the-art equipment, and local expertise provide ideal conditions for research and innovation in aquaculture and blue economy. The EU-funded AQUASERV project allows researchers and industry to conduct Aquaculture and Blue Economy research at Kristineberg – fully financed.
Fully funded access
The AQUASERV project offers free transnational access to advanced infrastructure and instrumentation to advance your research in Aquaculture and Blue Economy. The project includes 40 scientific institutions across Europe, among them Kristineberg Center and Tjärnö Marine Laboratory.
Both academic researchers and industry may apply to have their stay funded by the AQUASERV project. The project reimburses all costs for travel, accommodations and for using the infrastructure, up to 30 days for two persons per project.
AQUASERV is funded by the European Union and is primarily aimed at researchers based in European Union Member States and Associated Countries. However, researchers based outside these regions are also eligible to apply.
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Facilities
Kristineberg's world-class experimental facility features:
- Non-filtered, running surface and deep water in all our labs and experiment rooms.
- Temperature-regulated rooms offer precise control over water and air temperature, and the options of installing equipment to adjust pH, lighting, and salinity.
- Wide range of stationary and portable aquariums and tanks, for indoor and outdoor use, with access to running surface and deep water.
- Facilities for growing microalgae.
- Offshore test sites.
- Large wet laboratories, and access to -80°C freezer, a -20°C freezer room, and an incinerator.
- Fully equipped large dry laboratories, DNA lab, chemical lab and microscopy lab.
- Waders, nets and snorkel gear can be borrowed from the station.
- Permits for handling and keeping aquatic animals, read more: Rules for research on animals.
- Engineers available to assist with construction and experiment design. There is also a small workshop you can use yourself for smaller projects or modifications.
- Diving facility with an experienced scientific diving team, capable of conducting advanced diving missions.
- Research vessel, manned by our skippers, equipped with advanced tools for pelagic and benthic sampling. Sampling equipment includes box corers, grabs, dredges, trawls, plankton nets, ROV for video recording and also for picking samples using a robotic arm.
- Designated test area in the waters around the station. We will also help you with any necessary permits for adjacent waters.
Local expertise
You'll find expertise and research projects across diverse marine areas, including the development of new materials, aquaculture, studying the climate’s impact on marine life, and advancing underwater robotics.
We also have expertise in collecting and culturing a wide range of aquaculture species including seaweeds (Ulva spp, Saccharina latissima), oysters (Ostrea edulis, Magallana gigas), sea urchins (Echinus esculentus), sea cucumber (Parastichopus tremulus). Many other species are easily accessible in the vicinity of the marine stations, including mussels (Mytilus edulis), lobsters (Homarus gammarus, Nephrops norvegicus), shrimps (Pandalus borealis), and a large variety of fish.
Unique environment
The centre is situated to provide unparalleled access to a diverse array of marine environments, habitats, water areas designated for experiments, and both offshore conditions and sheltered waters. Additionally, it is uniquely positioned at the Gullmar fjord with depths reaching up to 120 meters, providing access to deep sea species, complemented by a data series spanning over 100 years
Stay, work and live at Kristineberg
Accommodations include full board options, ranging from single rooms to small apartments, all conveniently located on-site. Skaftö and Lysekil offer services such as shops, healthcare, and public transport. There is a ferry that goes from Lysekil straight to the station's pier. Kristineberg is not just a research station; it’s a vibrant place to live and work.
Kristineberg is located less than two hours from Gothenburg and Landvetter Airport, and also offers easy access via Kastrup (Copenhagen), Oslo airport, and Arlanda (Stockholm).
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Need help with the application?
If you want help in the application process for the Aquaserv call, please contact our Liaison, Sam Dupont, who can help you with any question. He can also guide you regarding the feasibility of experiments, and put you in contact with the right local expertise.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to come to Kristineberg and empower your research for a sustainable ocean.
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