Station Biologique de Roscoff
Established in 1872, the Station Biologique de Roscoff (SBR) is located on the nothern coast of Brittany. Its location allows researchers to have access to an exceptional variety of biotopes.
Researchers at the Station Biologique de Roscoff focus on understanding better the evolution of life, ecosystem functioning and the adaptation of marine organisms in response to global change. It mobilizes researchers from biology, environmental sciences, chemistry and mathematics areas.
Besides, SBR researchers are involved in innovation activities like environmental impact studies. They are also addressing the role of science in society issues, in particular in regard with the climate change impact on marine ecosystems.
The leading European departement in Oceanography and the third worldwide, according to Shanghai’s thematic ranking 2022
300 scientists organized in 4 research units
Meet the fellows
Sylvie Campagne, working on socio-ecological systems through ecosystem services in a multidisciplinary approach
Marine Landa, a marine microbiologist, working on a bacterium that kills algae
Jean-Charles Leclerc, marine ecologist, working on the study of seaweed forests
Sebastian Metz, bioinformatician, working on the parasite infection process in clams