The Roscoff Biological Station
We are a cutting-edge marine biology and ecology laboratory with nearly 200 scientists working to study marine organisms and understand the functioning of complex and dynamic marine ecosystems, the risks in a rapidly changing world, and the functioning and evolution of life.
Explore, Understand, Share — to Preserve Marine Ecosystems
Beyond our cutting-edge research in the field of marine sciences worldwide, the sharing of knowledge and the promotion of positive change to address current challenges in marine environment preservation lie at the heart of our commitment.
Our work is guided by our core values: excellence, equality, inclusion, innovation, the training of the next generation of leading scientists, the protection of marine life and the environment, and global cooperation.
Our News
Scientific publication
[PNAS] How to upgrade stolen organelles into permanent plastids : A comparative transcriptomic perspective
Publié le 24 October 2025
Scientific publication
[PCI Evolbiol] Jaera albifrons: the re-emergence of a model system for speciation research in the genomic era
Publié le 20 November 2025
Our Research
Our research is dedicated to the study of the biology of marine organisms (microbes, macroalgae, microalgae, metazoans) and the functioning of ocean ecosystems, with a particular focus on understanding the evolution of life and the adaptation of marine organisms to global change.
Biodiversity
With over 4,000 recorded animal and plant species, the Roscoff Biological Station benefits from an exceptional environment for exploring marine biodiversity.
Research
From the organism to the ecosystem, and from the coastal environment to the global ocean, our work is supported by strong expertise in marine genomics.
Impact
Current major scientific questions lie at the heart of our research: the state of biodiversity, global change, data modeling and sharing, and more.
200
Scientists
300
People
13
Research Teams
30
PhD Students
150
Publications per Year
Our Research Organization
Research at the Roscoff Biological Station is conducted within two research units under the authority of CNRS and Sorbonne University. A third unit (a research federation) brings together common services to support and assist research activities.
AD2M
Adaptation and Diversity in the Marine Environment
LBI2M
Laboratory of Integrative Biology of Marine Models
research
Flagship Projects
EMBRC ERIC : European Marine Biological Resources
Pioneering Marine Biodiversity Research
Biocean 5D
A European, multidisciplinary project exploring marine life and how it changes with space, time and human impact
ATLASea
An atlas of marine genome
Education
Training the Scientists of Tomorrow
The Roscoff Biological Station hosts Sorbonne University courses on its site.
- Undergraduate and Graduate Education
- Continuing Education
Coastal Observatory
Observe to Understand and Preserve Coastal Ecosystems
Understanding the evolution of coastal ecosystems in the context of climate change and biodiversity loss is now a crucial preservation challenge. In response to this major issue, we participate in observation and monitoring programs and in the deployment of enhanced observatories at national and European scales.
facilities
A Campus Open to the International Scientific Community
Whether you are a scientist or a company, you can access, remotely or on-site, our technological platforms, expertise, culture collections, marine facilities, and associated services such as accommodation, catering, laboratory rental, and meeting room rental for scientific seminars offered by the EMBRC-ERIC Research Infrastructure. Discover our campus and services for hosting conferences and group visits.
science and society
Knowledge Sharing is at the Heart of the Roscoff Biological Station’s Commitments
Discover Our Activities with the General Public, Students, and Artists