Kristineberg Marine Research Station (KMRS) is situated on the outskirts of the picturesque coastal hamlet of Fiskebäckskil which is around 120km from Gothenburg.

Established in 1877, KMRS is run by the Swedish Royal Academy (KVA) and is Sweden's largest marine research field station. It is also one of the oldest marine stations in the world and has a long tradition of welcoming guest scientists.

Today KMRS is one of Europe's most modern marine research laboratories with excellent facilities enabling advanced experimental work. The station has at its disposal two experienced research vessels, which are equipped with advanced research equipment and underwater technology.

The main building lies directly on the quayside, meaning that materials collected by research vessels and scientists can be taken by hand, quickly and mainly undisturbed, for further study.

The basement of the main building contains many specialist rooms for laboratory work with marine organisms, while there are also smaller work rooms for researchers, as well as instrument stores.The basement is primarily used for laboratory work with living organisms, water and sediment, while the ground and first floors contain labs and offices used mainly for analysis, writing and meetings.

On the ground, first and second floors in the main building are also:

* Foyer with reception area
* Computer suites for students and guests
* A course laboratory with places for 20 students
* Two seminar rooms with places for 10 and 20 participants
* A library with manuals, guides, catalogues, scientific magazines and an extensive reprint section that dates from around 1800 to the present day. There is also a database of marine flora/fauna which is useful as an aid to identification