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2/24/2025Remember to apply for camping
The Governor reminds that all camping, including commercial tourist camps and other field activities, also under the auspices of research and education activities now require a permit from the Governor.
2/23/2025
Ending polar bear monitoring
The polar bear has now swum past the outermost cabin on Revneset. It is now swimming in the direction of Gipsvika, so the Governor is ending the monitoring of the polar bear.
2/23/2025
The polar bear is on the swim
The polar bear that was discovered at Advent City is now swimming in Adventfjorden in a north-westerly direction. The Governor's helicopter is trying to drive it further northwest until it is past the cabin area.
2/23/2025
Polar bear at Advent City
There is a polar bear at Advent City. The Governor is monitoring the situation and requests that no one go out towards Hiorthhamn and Revneset.
2/21/2025
Sea charts in Svalbard
The Norwegian Mapping Authority has created a separate information page for those who will be traveling by boat in Svalbard. The information page is available in Norwegian and English.
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