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At 66, Robertsen retired after enduring spartan conditions during missions that totalled eight years on two islands of the Svalbard archipelago ... Less ice, fewer bears Since his first missions to ...

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The animals are a key draw for people embarking on sailings to Norwegian-ruled archipelago Svalbard, as they can be observed in their natural habit.

1. Marvel at majestic polar bears For any visitor to Svalbard, the chance to see the King of the Arctic in his natural habitat is the stuff of wildlife-spotting dreams.

Polar bears were once hunted freely across Svalbard but since an international protection agreement in 1976, the population here has slowly recovered.

Environment News: Scientists study polar bears in Svalbard, Norway to investigate how pollutants affect their health amidst climate change. The research offers new insights into the bears ...

Polar bear biopsies to shed light on Arctic pollutants Despite years of exposure, Svalbard’s polar bears showed no signs of emaciation or ill health, according to the team. PHOTO: AFP ...

Researchers measure a big male polar bear in the Svalbard archipelago Two types of bears - sedentary and pelagic - feed on different prey, leading to different chemicals building up in their bodies.