Arctic Biology

24 October 2014

The first blue mussels discovered in Svalbard in modern times turned up in 2004. Blue mussels have been able to live so far north in prehistoric times, when the climate was much warmer than today. With the gradually warming Arctic of present day, it was no surprise that mussels were found a decade ago.

31 March 2014

The new Centre of Excellence in biology education, bioCEED, opens formally on 30 April in Bergen. But UNIS jumped the gun and had a preopening ceremony for students and staff last Friday.

3 October 2013

This summer UNIS biologists found a plant species never before observed in Svalbard. And, to top it all, it is a carnivorous plant.

We are pleased to introduce Pinguicula alpina L.!

26 July 2013

A novel study is investigating the potential for non-native organisms to “hitchhike” with marine vessels and invade Svalbard waters. The results will have impact on the future management regime for the marine environment of the High Arctic.