Welcome to European Marine Science Park

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The natural home for marine science

Be part of our community - driving innovation, business growth, education and conservation.

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Available space at EMSP

Find out about current opportunities at the European Marine Science Park.

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A collaborative environment

You’ll be in good company with a wide range of marine science businesses already located here.

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About us

Meet the partners developing EMSP.

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The Scottish home of the global marine science sector

The European Marine Science Park (EMSP) is a landmark marine science facility situated in Argyll, on Scotland’s west coast. Set into a stunning natural environment, the EMSP is ideal place in Scotland for marine science research and blue economic business growth.

Watch our latest video to find out more about the European Marine Science Park community and our facilities and to meet some of our tenants.

The EMSP is home to an established marine science community, offering access to a range of markets, innovative businesses, world-class research, a skilled talent pool, and strong support for business growth.

Developed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, EMSP has grown around the research, knowledge and facilities of the Scottish Association of Marine Science, Scotland's largest and oldest independent marine science organisation.

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Collaborate with a vibrant marine science cluster

Purpose-built for the marine science sector, EMSP offers a range of flexible spaces for companies, from start-ups to large corporates, with support available to tailor accommodation to your business needs  

With 100+ marine scientists, a strong student body and 13 marine organisations based on site, the EMSP offers the ideal place to locate and grow your business, to share learning and collaborate.

Find out who's here

Be part of the EMSP community

There's an abundance of reasons to make the European Marine Science Park your business base, here's just a few of them.

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World-class shared facilities for science and research

Offices, labs & plots
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Purpose built for the marine science sector

Reasons to locate here
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Research, academia and business facilities in one location

Research & academia
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Excellent quality of life in a stunning natural environment

A quality lifestyle
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Business support and incentives available 

Support for businesses
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Tritonia Scientific

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A business perspective

Underwater monitoring and survey business Tritonia Scientific, OCEANIUM which uses biorefinery technology to turn farmed seaweed into a broad range of products, and the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association, all share why they’ve made their base at EMSP.

News from the park

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Our industry partners

We work with a range of partners to support business growth and cluster development in the region.

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