Frontpage MOSJ is a governmental system that monitors the environment on Svalbard and Jan Mayen Climate Atmosphere (3) Land (3) Ocean (5) Influence Fishery and freshwater fishing (1) Hunting and trapping (5) Pollution (14) Traffic (5) Fauna Marine fauna (18) Terrestrial fauna (3) Flora Landbased flora (1) Newly updated indicators Influence Traffic Individual travellers Traffic in Svalbard may have a negative impact on birds, mammal, vegetation and cultural sites and monuments. Individual travellers must notify the Governor of Svalbard’ office prior to trips… Influence Traffic Marine and coastal tourism Marine and coastal tourism in Svalbard has historically had a substantial increase, and the development since 1996 is well documented. The activities may have negative effects on the environment… Climate Atmosphere Climate gases in Svalbard The most important greenhouse gases emitted by human activity are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), a combined group of gases called halocarbons, and nitrous oxide (N2O). These… Influence Traffic Overnight stays in Longyearbyen The number of annual overnight stays in public accommodation in Longyearbyen shows the attraction of Svalbard as a travel destination and gives an indication of what impact the natural and cultural environment… Climate Land Permafrost An important aspect of climate change in the Arctic is melting of the permafrost. In Svalbard, monitoring of permafrost is ongoing in several boreholes, including at Janssonhaugen… Influence Pollution Beach litter in Svalbard Large quantities of litter are entering our oceans, and litter is all too apparent on beaches, in the water and on the seabed. Severe injuries and suffering can be inflicted on animals when…
