Historic Overview

Since the beginning swiss scientists from different disciplines were involved in aquatic sciences.

1882-1972 Access for swiss scientists and students to marine stations was granted by the formation of the 'Federal commission for the zoological station in Naples und the biological station in Roscoff' by the Federal Department of Interior.

1972: Formation of the interdisciplinary 'Commission for Oceanography and Limnology' of today's Swiss National Academy of Sciences after a suggestion by Prof. A. Portmann 1970.

Mid-1970's shift of scientific interest: from marine organisms to the ocean's role in Earth's system. Increasing involvement in international science programmes by swiss geologists, physicists and chemists.

Activities since 1985:

• COL-Bulletin (discuntinued)
• FER-study for the science council
• COL Symposia
• Field courses at marine stations (for ca.100 students from Swiss universities per year)
• Training Through Research- (TTR-) Programme: practical experiences on research vessels for advanced students
• COL Website:
  Your gateway to marine and limnological research in Switzerland

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