This forum is intended to facilitate the collection and exchange of such observations between different researchers. 

The function of this page is three-fold:

• If you would like to collect observations of any kind, you can post a observation sheet



• If you need samples from specific areas or many locations in Svalbard you can post a wish-list, including a sampling instruction (important: take into account that certain samples need a permission by the Governor)



• If you have made observations you think may be interesting for other researchers, you can post a note

Please check this page before leaving for field work - especially when conducting field work in remote locations - you may be able to help a fellow researcher without too much extra effort!

If you want to post a request on this page, please contact post@svalbardscienceforum.no.

	Sedimentation and turbidity along the south-western coast of Kongsfjorden The activity of Kongsfjorden tidal glaciers results in high turbidity and high rates of inorganic particulate sedimentation in near-glacier sites. On a larger-scale Wlodarska-Kowalczuk et al. (2005) discriminated 4 soft-bottom macrofaunal associations along a gradient of glacier-induced disturbance by their quantitative characteristics. We are seeking specific information on sedimentation and/or turbidity along the south-western coast of Kongsfjorden (Brogger-halvoya) along the 10m isobar or further onshore. Contact: Jürgen Laudien, Alfred Wegener Institute: juergen.laudien@awi.de
	Air photos of glaciers Photos taken onboard the commercial airplane to/from Svalbard or on other Svalbard flights are requested. You do not need to know the location of the photo. Please send the photos to: Monica Sund, UNIS
	Snowmelt pictures around Petuniabukta Pictures of snow-covered Ebbadalen and other valleys around Petuniabukta taken in the snow melting season are needed. If you happen to be in any of these locations in late April, May and June please take a camera shot and send the pictures to: Prof. Andrzej Kostrzewski or Grzegorz Rachlewicz (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland)
	Marine mammal sightings The Norwegian Polar Institute registers all sightings of marine mammals in and around Svalbard. The book: Marine Mammals of Svalbard by Kit M. Kovacs, Ian Gjertz and Christian Lydersen comes very handy here! Observations can be registered online (Marine Mammals Sightings) or by filling the forms (form in Norwegian), (form in English) Contact: Kit Kovacs, NPI
	Pink-footed goose neckbands Since 1990, the National Environmental Research Institute, Denmark (NERI) has conducted marking of pink-footed geese. More than 2000 pinkfeet have been ringed and marked with a blue or white neckband with a three digit code, which can be read at a distance with the aid of a telescope. Register neckband observations online here Contact: Jesper Madsen, NERI
	Barnacle geese with leg rings The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), UK holds an extensive database of the whereabouts of marked barnacle geese. If you observe barnacle geese with leg rings, please make a note of the ring code and colour, the date, time, location, an estimate of flock size and if possible an assessment of whether or not the bird appeared to be paired and/or to have a family. More information here Contact: Larry Griffin, WWT

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