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The levels of PCB in surface soil in the Russian settlements in Svalbard are considerable. There is a legitimate risk that the contamination may spread further out into the fjords, and assimilate in…

The harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) is a top predator and lives mostly on fish. This puts it at risk for high levels of pollutants. The harbour seal is a coastal seal species which has one of the widest ranges…

Pollutant levels in char (Salvelinus alpinus) are generally low in the Arctic. Some of the highest PCB values in arctic freshwater fish are, nevertheless, measured in stationary char…

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…

The polar cod (Boreogadus saida) feeds on large plankton, and is an important food item for other fish such as cod, and for seals, whales and sea birds. Tests taken during the last few years…

The glaucous gull (Larus hyperboreus) is at the top of the food chain and exposed to excessively high amounts of persistent organic pollutants. It is the most abundant of the large gulls in the Arctic…

The population of Brünnich’s guillemot (Uria lomvia) has suffered a serious decline over the last decade, due to partially unknown reasons. It is an important indicator for monitoring the status of…

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…

In Svalbard, the Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) is a top predator and carrion eater feeding on the terrestrial and marine food chains. The Arctic fox is exposed to high levels of pollutants. Monitoring of…

The transport of environmental pollutants to the Barents Sea occurs primarily by means of air and ocean currents, but inflows from rivers, run-off…