Marine Biology and Ecology About us People Facilities Projects Publications Get in touch Marine Biology and Ecology Facilities Our specialist research facilities include an aquarium, experimental laboratories, analytical equipment and a research vessel. Coral reef laboratory Coral reef science: inspiring awareness of the need to protect marine ecosystems. Research aquarium Our multi-purpose research aquarium houses a variety of tanks and facilities for keeping and handling live specimens. Research vessel R.V.Callista based at NOCS, is available to staff and students of Ocean and Earth Science