The Arctic Circle is commonly associated with the 66°32 North Latitude – a geographical line crowning the earth and characterized in accordance with the annual sun cycle. In fact, the regions above the 66°32N are as from the 21 of … Continue reading
1. “Découverte de la Péninsule Antarctique” , Conference & diaporama By: Renaud de JamblinneWhen: on the 13/09/06 – 20h30Where: Le Cercle des Voyageurs – 18, rue des Grands Carmes 1000 Bruxelles – Tél : 02/514.39.48 ou 02/514.39.49 2. “Les changements climatiques : … Continue reading
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Check out each month on the home page Patrick’s book of the month advice – Click on book of the month >>
Our objective is to continue to make your dream, inform you as much on the borealis beauties & on the threats which the arctic environment faces.Thanks again for your words of support, your views, your criticisms… Have in mind “OUR … Continue reading
It’s really worth a visit…to walk in this arctic mining Russian settlement abandoned since the late 1990’s. Pyramiden is located in Svalbard (at the level of Billefjorden) & is named for the pyramid-shaped mountain adjacent to the town. Founded by Swedish … Continue reading
Discover with National Geographic these 2 great DVDs (Digipack version in French) which will bring you to the hart of the Arctic where the polar bear is the king… more info on National Geographic Le Royaume de l’ours polaire => “L’archipel du Svalbard, … Continue reading
The Greenland flag was adopted in 1985 and was designed by a local artist Thue Christiansen. Two colors are represented, the white & red. Both colors are featuring on the Danish flag which shows the deep link between both as … Continue reading
The French magazine GEO is covering its main article on Alaska. Go to your nearest library to find it: “ALASKA NATURE : SUR LA PISTE DES PIONNIERS”. “Naviguer au milieu des îles du Passage intérieur, découvrir la splendeur des parcs, monter vers … Continue reading
If 2006 was a financial transition saving year for us in terms of polar adventures, 2007 will be known for its dynamism. Arctic05 now actively prepares its next expedition which should go ahead in July 2007 in Svalbard. The missions … Continue reading
Make sure to take enough protection against moskitoes once you go to places as North of Scandinavia, Alaska…etc. Along rivers – waterfalls and lowlands… moskitoes can be of a major threat once you are hiking/kayaking. We experienced once on Svalbard … Continue reading
It’s reported the first 66,000 liters of a dark and a pale ale have just come out of Greenland Brewhouse, the first-ever Inuit microbrewery in Narsaq, a hamlet in southern Greenland. More info >> Could have a nice smooth & cleaner … Continue reading
Check out each month on the home page our book of the month advice – Click on book of the month >>
Please download your other favourite arctic wallpapers – GO: 1) Click on the image of your choice. 2) A new window appears-Click on the image with the right button of your mouse.3) Choose “set as background” or “set … Continue reading
We often refer on Arctic05.org’s website to the beauty of polar regions, to its spectacular sceneries as if its nature wasn’t suffering by our garbage & various toxic products. Besides, one should know that numerous beaches (we have experienced it) … Continue reading
The Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland’s most popular choices for international visitors, will be enlarged and redesigned before spring 2007. Further info – GO>>
We have decided with our main partner Active Idea to improve during the coming days your www.arctic05.org site .Apologies if you feel some parts are disappearing & suddenly coming back… We deeply hope you will during next week like its new structure & the … Continue reading
Strenge how temperatures are already so high in arctic regions…. – 10°C in Kulusuk – Greenland – 9°C in Llulissat – Greenland See weather of other countries & polar regions – GO >>
Norway is starting building in Svalbard an “Arctic vault” to preserve world crop seeds in the event of global catastrophe. The aim is to ensure the survival of crop diversity in case of plant epidemics, natural disasters, nuclear events, climate change… … Continue reading
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has issued a news report entitled “Killing them softly….Health effects in Arctic wildlife linked to chemical exposures”. According to this new WWF report, growing evidence shows that harmful chemicals are already affecting the health of … Continue reading
Professor’s Michel van Ruymbeke & Arctic05.org looked together at the matter of evaluating the opportunity to validate observation instruments by proceeding to a technical analysis during our Svalbard expedition in 2005. This brought us to test in Svalbard components of environmental acquisition … Continue reading
The 8th of June is World Ocean Day named as such at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil. It’s a day where each one of us is invited to think of the importance of our oceans, its role … Continue reading
“The approximately 1800 people who live in Longyearbyen on Svalbard have at least one thing in common with the first inhabitants who arrived in 1906: They reside in a climate that is dominated by seasons that are either pitch dark … Continue reading
The polar book & mountain week will start this year on saturday the 29th of July until the 4th of August 2006. It will be organized by the Paul-Emile Victor Polar Center of Prémanon (a few miles away from the … Continue reading
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is celebrated around the world every year on May 31. “This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what WHO is doing to fight the … Continue reading
Please download your other favourite arctic wallpapers – GO: 1) Click on the image of your choice. 2) A new window appears-Click on the image with the right button of your mouse.3) Choose “set as background” or “set as desktop … Continue reading
Don’t we dream to go with friends to countries as Finland – Canada – Alaska …to achieve by dog sledge long distances in order to appreciate these white beauty sceneries, mountains, borealis forests and frozen lakes? This book “La Grande … Continue reading
Enjoy under the midnight sun the world’s most northerly marathon (42.195km) race which will be held on the 10th of June 2006 (for the 12th time) in Longyearbyen – Svalbard – Norway. More info on the track & registration – … Continue reading
The legendary sailing vessel of the explorer Adrien de Gerlache – the “Belgica” – is at 22 meters deep in a Norwegian fjord… The 19th of Mai 1940, the sailing boat was destroyed by a german air raid. History=> The … Continue reading
Svalbard up there North in the arctic is of norwegian sovereignity since 1925…..today, the 17th of May, all Norwegians are celebrating their national day…enjoy all the way dear friends…
Twenty different polar bear populations are recognized throughout the Arctic region. Norway’s polar bears are found in the archipelago of Svalbard, with Spitsbergen – situated between 76 and 80 degrees northern latitude – as its largest island…click here to read … Continue reading
Please download your other favourite arctic wallpapers – GO: 1) Click on the image of your choice. 2) A new window appears-Click on the image with the right button of your mouse.3) Choose “set as background” or “set as … Continue reading
Svalbard is certainly a spot of calmness, a colourful arctic island…often called the “arctic pearl”…be conquered too. The following guide will give you a first taste of its beauty : GUIDE TO SVALBARD, THE ARCTIC PEARL – 76°N 81°N – … Continue reading
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Program dedicated to Concordia, the first european scientifical station in the South Pole…where experts are in autonomy…in climate conditions of around -70°C…more info >> Read more about Antarctica – GO >>
H.S.H. Prince Albert II is at the North Pole from April 10th to 19th 2006 with sledge dogs from the Russian base of Barneo, 120 kilometer away from the Pole. This crossing shall give Prince Albert II the opportunity to pay … Continue reading
The « Insight Guides » are quality & professionally driven guides….The best in their class to bring you “on-the-spot”. I love them… they are bringing you to feel you are there…read more about our reading recommandation by clicking here >> … Continue reading
The North Pole Marathon took place on the April 8th & is expecting a record field of +- 54 competitors from across the globe. This amazing race is run entirely on the frozen ice that overlays the Arctic Ocean at the … Continue reading
Grímsey is a fascinating small island located at 40 km (25 miles) from the north coast of Iceland with its particularity of being directly on the arctic circle and can be certainly considered as a birdwatcher’s paradise….read more by clicking here … Continue reading
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This film is revealing the secrets of the arctic continent which is threatened by climate changes. Its wildlife is too: polar bears, seals, belugas, …in the same way as the last sequence of the film showing a polar bear trying to … Continue reading
