White Sea Biological Station

Located in Kandalaksha Gulf of the White Sea, about 10 km from the Arctic Circle.

A permanent research base of Kazan University was established here in 1978.
Today, it formally belongs to Saint-Petersburg State University, whereas research work in morphology, ecology and systematics is regulated by a special agreement between the two institutions.

Station at a glance:

• 5 full-time employees
• 5 buildings with lab equipment and other secondary facilities
• 2 motor boats and several row boats

The station can accommodate up to 40 people.