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    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…

Climate    Ocean    

The transport of freshwater through the Fram Strait

The transport of freshwater in the East Greenland Current through the Fram Strait is monitored because it can affect the regional climate in northern Europe. This is one of the places…

Influence    Pollution    

Pollutants in polar bears

The total stress of pollutants in polar bears (Ursus maritimus) in Svalbard is dominated by fat-soluble organic pollutants, their metabolites and perfluorinated compounds. Polar bears are…

Fauna    Terrestrial fauna    

Svalbard rock ptarmigan

The Svalbard rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta hyperborea) is a subspecies of rock ptarmigan and is the only resident herbivorous bird species in Svalbard. It is endemic to Svalbard in Norway…

Fauna    Terrestrial fauna    

Arctic fox

The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) is indigenous to the Arctic tundra and an apex predator and scavenger in Svalbard. It is functionally important because it affects prey species on land, through ground…

Influence    Pollution    

Pollutants in ringed seals

Moderate levels of contaminants are found in ringed seals (Pusa hispida) from Svalbard. Ringed seals are the polar bear’s main prey, and moderate pollutant levels in ringed seals may contribute…