Links

Relevant links

• Norwegian Polar Institute
  The official Norwegian Polar Institute web site.


• Geo-NP NET
  Geology site under the Norwegian Polar Institute. This site is intended primarily for geologists and students, but contains a lot of good information for the eager amateur geologist as well.


• The Place Names of Svalbard
  Search the place names of Svalbard, learn the history of the names and see positioning and location on maps.


• The Governor of Svalbard
  Current information on Svalbard's legislation and rules that apply to the area. In addition, this site offers advice to travellers and downloadable safety and history leaflets.


• Birds and Mammals of Svalbard 
  An index of species hosted by the Norwegian Polar Institute. A very good supplement to this web site.


• Miljøstatus Svalbard - State of Environment Svalbard (Norwegian language only)
  Dedicated to supplying current and relevant environmental information about Svalbard. Part of State of Environment Norway.


• Directorate for Nature Management 
  Directorate responsible for the conservation of - among other things - the national parks of Norway, including those situated in Svalbard.


• Directorate for Cultural Heritage
  The Directorate for Cultural Heritage is the supreme authority on managing cultural remains. Cultural remains in Svalbard hold a special status.


• AECO - Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators
  AECO is an organization consisting of the largest expedition cruise operators in Svalbard. Their members are subject to guidelines that form the standard for commercial expedition cruise operators sailing in the area.


• Svalbard Reiseliv (Svalbard Tourism)
  Official tourist board web site for visiting Longyearbyen and Svalbard.