Czech research activity on Svalbard

First expeditions in late 80ies

Research project on biological and climatic diversity (2007 – 2010) as a part of the IPY

2011 – Centre for Polar Ecology was established on the University of South Bohemia, České Budějovice

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Czech research activity on Svalbard

Our present research is localised in Petuniabukta – Billefjorden.

Temporary base placed at Pyramiden.

The goal is to build our proper station – already have funding for construction- localisation of the new station is still in discussion- preferable location is Svea, van Mijenfjorden

Czech research activity on Svalbard

Pyramiden

Svea

Czech research activity on Svalbard

Planned station capacity: 15 persons

All foreign researchers will be welcomedto join us on the new location.

You can follow our progress on the website of CPE:

http://polar.prf.jcu.cz

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