Svalbard is overseen by Norwegian governance, with shared seas and biological migration links to Russia being monitored regarding polar bear populations.
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Updated Aug 14
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Svalbard is overseen by Norwegian governance, with shared seas and biological migration links to Russia being monitored regarding polar bear populations.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Forces tracked vessels near Norway’s Svalbard archipelago.Sub-event
Norwegian governance of Svalbard addresses shared biological issues with Russia concerning polar bears.1 source
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