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what is svalbard

a group of islands in the arctic circle

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how much of svalbard is protected

over 60%

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what strict limits are there

use of off-road motorised vehicles

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what permission is needed for tour operators and visitors

to visit the nature reserves

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what have different levels of protection

different zones

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what is the most northerly settlement in the world

ny-alesund

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what is the majority of ny-alesund’s population

scientific researchers

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what are cruise ships required to do in ny-alesund

tell passengers the rules visitors have to follow

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what do visitors have to stick to in ny-alesund

the 1.5km path

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what do the many boards in ny-alesund do

make tourists aware of environmental issues

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how long can ships remain anchored in ny-alesund for

a few hours

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what does limiting the time ships can remain anchored do

reduces pollution from diesel fumes entering the local environment

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what has recently been banned in ny-alesund

cruise ships using the most polluting fuels

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