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