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what is svalbard
a group of islands in the arctic circle
how much of svalbard is protected
over 60%
what strict limits are there
use of off-road motorised vehicles
what permission is needed for tour operators and visitors
to visit the nature reserves
what have different levels of protection
different zones
what is the most northerly settlement in the world
ny-alesund
what is the majority of ny-alesund’s population
scientific researchers
what are cruise ships required to do in ny-alesund
tell passengers the rules visitors have to follow
what do visitors have to stick to in ny-alesund
the 1.5km path
what do the many boards in ny-alesund do
make tourists aware of environmental issues
how long can ships remain anchored in ny-alesund for
a few hours
what does limiting the time ships can remain anchored do
reduces pollution from diesel fumes entering the local environment
what has recently been banned in ny-alesund
cruise ships using the most polluting fuels
