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Census of Breeding Seabirds on the Northwest Coast of Svalbard 1973 and 1978
Census of breeding seabirds on the northwest coast of Svalbard 1973 and 1978 CHRISTIAN KEMPF AND BENO~TSI~ER Kempf, C. & Sittler, B. 1988: Census of breeding seabirds on the northwest coast of Svalbard 1973 and 1978. Polar Research 6, 195-203. The western coast of Svalbard is one of the world's most important seabird regions (Belopol'skij 1961; L0venskiold 1964; Norderhaug et al. 1977), due to the favourable water temperatures, light regime and amounts of mineral salts (Norderhaug et al. 1977). Seabirds have been censused several times in this area (Kristoffersen 1962; Larsen 1965; Dhondt et al. 1969; Voisin 1970; Norderhaug 1974; Sendstad 1978; Alendal et al. 1982). Except for Larsen (1965), there is no comprehensive and quantitative survey of any part of northwestern Svalbard. Further east, Jepsen & Mobrek (1983) surveyed the area between GrPhuken and Nordaustlandet. Recent concern about the potentially detrimental effects of planned oil exploration and increased human activities in the high Arctic has emphasized the need for more information on the ecology in these regions. This paper provides more comprehensive data on seabird populations in northwestern Svalbard, between southern Prins Karls Forland and Verlegenhuken. The results supplement the studies carried out in 1978 and 1979 by Jepsen & Mobzk (1983) between Verlegenhuken and Kong Karls Land. Chrbtian Kempf and Benoit Sittler, Groupe de Recherches en Ecologie Arctique, 68660 Rombach le Franc, France; December 1986 (reuised September 1988). General area description In 1978, a party of 9 people with base camp at Sorgattet (between Magdalenefjorden and The northwest coast of Svalbard is deeply Smeerenburgfjorden) conducted surveys in indented, with rocky peninsulas rising to 300- Kongsfjorden and Albert I Land (9-13 July), 800 m a.s.1. -
1. Philippe D'auvergne's Glacier Amsterdamøya, Smeerenburg View
1. Philippe d’Auvergne’s Glacier Amsterdamøya, Smeerenburg View east across Smeerenburgfjorden from Smeerenburgsletta. Inserted historical images from left to right, top: 1693 version of Jan Jansz map of “Hollantsche Bay” as published by Hendrick Donker in his De nieuwe geoctroyeerde verbeterde en vermeerdede stuurmans zee-spiegel: T Eerste en tweede deel Van de Nieuwe Stu- urmans Zee-Spiegel. Verlichtende de Noordsche, Ostersche, en Westersche Ship- Vaert, Amsterdam (courtesy, National Library, Portugal). Jan Jan- sz, 1651, “De Hollantsche ofte Mourits-Bay” engraved map published in De Lichtende Columne ofte Zee-Spiegel by Jan Jansz, Amsterdam, 1651 (this version from Wieder 1919). This is the first printed local map of the whaling area in northwest Spitsbergen. To identify the plate of the 1651 version of this map number 22 1/2 is printed in the lower right corner. It also seems to be the first map where two glaciers are each marked as “ysbergh”. Judging from their positions it is most likely todays Kenne- dybreen (left) and Frambreen. Pieter Goos, 1657, “Spitzberga” in De Lichtende Co- lumne ofte Zee-Spiegel originally published by Jan Jansz, Amsterdam, 1651 (cour- tesy, National Library, Spain). Below from left to right: John Clevely’s 1774 ver- sion of “View of an iceberg” in Spitsbergen (courtesy, British Museum). Clevely’s version of the glacier is based on a sketch by Philippe d’Auvergne. The chart of the area made by Constantine Phipps in 1773 and W. Byrne’s print of the “View of an iceberg” based on the sketch by Philippe d’Auvergne as published in 1774 in A voy- age towards the North Pole, undertaken by His Majesty’s Command 1773 by Constantine John Phipps. -
Iron and Manganese Speciation and Cycling in Glacially Influenced High-Latitude Fjord Sediments
Available online at www.sciencedirect.com ScienceDirect Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 141 (2014) 628–655 www.elsevier.com/locate/gca Iron and manganese speciation and cycling in glacially influenced high-latitude fjord sediments (West Spitsbergen, Svalbard): Evidence for a benthic recycling-transport mechanism Laura M. Wehrmann a,b,⇑, Michael J. Formolo b,1, Jeremy D. Owens a,2, Robert Raiswell c, Timothy G. Ferdelman b, Natascha Riedinger a, Timothy W. Lyons a a Department of Earth Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA b Biogeochemistry Department, Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Bremen, Germany c School of Earth and Environment, Leeds University, Leeds, UK Received 16 August 2013; accepted in revised form 9 June 2014; available online 20 June 2014 Abstract Glacial environments may provide an important but poorly constrained source of potentially bioavailable iron and man- ganese phases to the coastal ocean in high-latitude regions. Little is known about the fate and biogeochemical cycling of gla- cially derived iron and manganese in the coastal marine realm. Sediment and porewater samples were collected along transects from the fjord mouths to the tidewater glaciers at the fjord heads in Smeerenburgfjorden, Kongsfjorden, and Van Keulen- fjorden along Western Svalbard. Solid-phase iron and manganese speciation, determined by sequential chemical extraction, could be linked to the compositions of the local bedrock and hydrological/weathering conditions below the local glaciers. The concentration and sulfur isotope composition of chromium reducible sulfur (CRS) in Kongs- and Van Keulenfjorden sedi- ments largely reflect the delivery rate and isotope composition of detrital pyrite originating from adjacent glaciers. -
Myhre.Pdf (14.96Mb)
Master Thesis in Geosciences The tectonomagmatic evolution of Svalbards North- Western Terrane. U/Pb-ages for Proterozoic crust and Caledonian magmatic evolution in Spitsbergen. Per Inge Myhre The tectonomagmatic evolution of Svalbards North-Western Terrane. U/Pb-ages for Proterozoic crust and Caledonian magmatic evolution in Spitsbergen. Per Inge Myhre Master Thesis in Geosciences Discipline: Tectonics, Petrology and Geochemistry Department of Geosciences Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences UNIVERSITY OF OSLO [December 15, 2005] © Per Inge Myhre, 2005 Tutor(s): Professor Arild Andresen, Professor Fernando Corfu This work is published digitally through DUO – Digitale Utgivelser ved UiO http://www.duo.uio.no It is also catalogued in BIBSYS (http://www.bibsys.no/english) All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without permission. Cover photo: The Hornemantoppen nunatak, 1097 m.a.s.l., north-west Spitsbergen. Bjørnfjorden and the Smeerenburgbreen glacier in the foreground, view towards south-east. Acknowledgements Professor Arild Andresen was the main supervisor for this thesis. I have greatly appreciated his enthusiasm in everything he does; field geology, teaching, thesis supervision, social events… I thank Arild for providing me with this thesis, and for having faith in me. Professor Fernando Corfu supervised the geochronology-part of the thesis, and patiently thought me most of what I know about “the business”. Fernando has been genuinely interested in my thesis all the way, and spent a lot of his time in helping me out. Additionally, he is generally a great guy! The field season 2005 would not have been possible without the help of Hans Amundsen and the AMASE-expedition. -
Holocene Sedimentary Environments in Smeerenburgfjorden, Spitsbergen
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY Holocene sedimentary environments in Smeerenburgfjorden, Spitsbergen Julie Heggdal Velle GEO-3900 Master’s Thesis in Geology November 2012 GEO - 3900 M ASTER ’ S T HESIS IN GEOLOGY Holocene sedimentary environments in Smeerenburgfjorden, Spitsbergen Julie Heggdal Velle November, 2012 FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Department of Geology University of Tromsø Abstract Multi-proxy analyses of six sediment cores (including lithostratigraphy, physical properties, granulometric analyses, and XRF scanning), and analyses of swath bathymetry and chirp data were integrated to elucidate the Holocene sedimentary processes and palaeoenvironments in Smeerenburgfjorden, northwest Spitsbergen. Three basins separated by two sills define the present-day large-scale bathymetry. A transverse ridge in the innermost part of the fjord represents the Little Ice Age (LIA) maximum position of Smeerenburgbreen. Slide scars along the fjord sides and mass transport deposits in the basins indicate repeated mass wasting. Recessional moraines deposited during the last deglaciation suggest a mean annual retreat rate of 140 m/year. Another set of recessional moraines deposited between the maximum LIA position of Smeerenburgbreen and its present day terminus indicate a mean retreat rate of the ice front of ~87 m/year. Although only some of the recessional moraines deposited during the last deglaciation are expressed on the modern seafloor, chirp data reveal that they occur throughout the entire fjord. Suspension settling, ice rafting and mass wasting are the main sedimentary processes acting in Smeerenburgfjorden. Suspension settling is most important in the inner parts of the fjord, resulting in high sedimentation rates that rapidly decrease with increasing distance from the main sediment sources. -
Svalbard June 2
SVALBARD Spitsbergen Early Summer Delights JUNE 2-10, 2018, ON BOARD S/V ANTIGUA TOUR REPORT Guests: PARTICIPANTS Alf-Åke Hall, Sweden Maree Luxford, Australia Anne Tournay, UK Moritz Bitterling, Germany Anya Chambers, UK Ole Jørgensen, Denmark Audrey Chew, Malaysia Paul Morris, UK Bengt-Åke Ohgren, Sweden Raimund Bitterling, Germany Cecilia Thio, Singapore Randee Pri-Tal, USA Christine Bitterling, Germany Rob Shaddock, UK Emma Wade, USA Ruth Armitage, UK Eric Slessinger, USA Schlomo Pri-Tal, USA Helen Pettersson, Sweden Terry Gostlow, Australia Ian Parker, USA Theres Schlessinger, Switzerland Lasse Pettersson, Sweden Tolitha Lewis, USA Lyn Nicholson, Australia Crew: Guides & Charterers: Mario, Captain Morten Jørgensen, Guide & Charterer Britta, 1st Mate Nozomi Takeyabu, Guide & Charterer Martin, 2nd Mate Magnus Forsberg, Guide Cornel, 3rd Mate Maik, Deckhand Piet, Chef Nanou, Service Caroline, Service Melissa, Service SUMMARY Despite the early date of this departure, the main pack-ice was already a long way away, and in many places, there was hardly any snow on the ground. We took advantage of the open waters to make a journey to the north and east, reaching as far as the southern end of the Hinlopen Strait. One goal of the voyage was to try to see if we could find a polar bear on ice, despite the conditions, and with that we succeeded very well indeed. Along the way, we had some awe- some encounters not only with polar bears, but also with other mammals including walrus, Svalbard rein- deer and beluga whales. There were some very good bird sightings as well, including several medium rare vagrants, and despite the prevailing cloud cover, we had a couple of days of the most beautiful weather conditions, offering superbly calm waters and perfect reflections on the sea of the surrounding landscapes. -
Svalbard Golden Light Scenic Special
SVALBARD GOLDEN LIGHT SCENIC SPECIAL SEPTEMBER 1-11, 2017 ON BOARD S/V ANTIGUA TOUR REPORT PARTICIPANTS Guests: Guides & Charterers: Anita Klaussen Lauren Greider Morten Jørgensen, Guide & Charterer Björn Apelman Marie Eilenberger Nozomi Takeyabu, Guide & Charterer Bob Pecoraro Nancy Bushnell Nikita Ovsyanikov, Guide Brad Greider Natasha Safonova Thor Larsen, Guide Caroline Stam Nils Thorsen Carolyn O’Laoire Ole Jørgensen Crew: Debbie Pecoraro Sachiko Takeyabu Alexandra Renes, Stewardess Derk Tjalling Hoeksma Sarah Mallory Alwin Wuffen, Chief Officer Elena Loboda Sean O’Laoire Jan Bruinsma, Second Officer Erik Jensen Steve Eilenberger Julia Wellner, Stewardess Gerry Soifer Susanne Granath Ludo Mathijsen, AB Greg Rothman Sylvia Dolson Maarten van der Duijn Schouten, Captain Hans Mørk Sølvi Foseide Phillipp Konietzko, Steward Irina Menyushina Tove Lundberg Sascha Huhn, Chef Isis Jørgensen Vibeke Helly-Hansen SUMMARY The sailing vessel Antigua was our platform as we enjoyed the end of summer in Sval- bard. Despite a period of highly unstable weather in the north Atlantic, we success- fully carried out an enjoyable voyage which took us beyond 81 degrees N, into the pack- ice, through some magnificent fjord and glacier landscapes, and provided us good views of almost all the most sought after iconic high Arctic animals. We had Walrus, Reindeer and a plethora of Arctic Foxes at close range, we had the two largest whale species on Earth, and we saw both male and female Polar Bears. We enjoyed the autumn colours of the tundra at several locations, and we had a superb and most memorable sunrise which dramatically coloured the sky for hours. A complete list of species sighted (20 birds and 11 mammals) appears at the end of this report. -
Additional Rb-Sr and Single-Grain Zircon Datings of Caledonian Granitoid Rocks from Albert I Land, Northwest Spitsbergen
Additional Rb-Sr and single-grain zircon datings of Caledonian granitoid rocks from Albert I Land, northwest Spitsbergen JU. A. BALASOV, J. J. PEUCAT, A. M. TEBEN’KOV, Y. OHTA, A. N. LARIONOV and A. N. SIROTKIN BalaSov, Ju. A,, Peucat, J. J., Teben’kov, A. M., Ohta, Y., Larionov, A. N. & Sirotkin, A. N. 1996: Additional Rb-Sr and single-grain zircon datings of Caledonian granitoid rocks from Albert I Land, northwest Spitsbergen. Polar Research 15(2), 153-165. Previous K-Ar and Rb-Sr datings of the metamorphic and granitic rocks from the northwestern basement region of Spitsbergen mainly show the cooling time of the rocks, except for a Rb-Sr isochron age of the Hornemantoppen granitoid. New samples were collected during several years of geological mapping in the area and the Rb-Sr whole rock isochron and single-grain zircon evaporation methods were applied to the Hornemantoppen granitoids and the grey granites. A dioritic dyke was also dated by the latter method. The bulk rock chemistry study shows that most of both granitic rocks are of the S-type and probably post orogenic, with distinctive incorporation of crustal materials. The isotopic data also support this interpretation. The results of the Rb-Sr isotope analyses, 412 2 4.8 Ma and the zircon Pb evaporation age of 424 2 56 Ma, confirm the previous age of the Hornemantoppen granitoid, 414 2 10 Ma. An older zircon age of 547 2 19 Ma is considered to be the minimum age of inherited zircon. Zircons from the grey granites suggest an age of ca. -
Spitsbergen - Realm of the Polar Bear
Spitsbergen - Realm of the Polar Bear Naturetrek Tour Report 25 June – 5 July 2015 Three Polar Bears at a kill by Peter Dunn Little Auk by Ed Drewitt The Ortelius anchored in Smeerenburgfjorden by Martin Beaton Arctic Fox by Sara Frost Report compiled by Guides and Leaders Images by Peter Dunn, Ed Drewitt, Martin Beaton and Sara Frost Naturetrek Mingledown Barn Wolf's Lane Chawton Alton Hampshire GU34 3HJ UK T: +44 (0)1962 733051 F: +44 (0)1962 736426 E: [email protected] W: www.naturetrek.co.uk Spitsbergen - Realm of the Polar Bear Tour Report Tour Participants: Sara Frost, Peter Dunn, Ed Drewitt and Martin Beaton All Naturetrek With 103 Naturetrek Clients Ortelius Crew: Captain Ernesto Barría Captain International Crew of 41 Including: Robert McGillivray The Netherlands Hotel Manager Lillian van Meurs Poland Chief Steward Christian Gossak Austria Head Chef Mathew Crouch Australia Assistant Chef Expedition Staff: Rinie van Meurs The Netherlands Expedition Leader Christophe Gouraud France Assistant Expedition Leader Expedition Guides: Sebastian Arrebola Argentina Stefan Brandt Denmark Mick Brown Ireland David Drummond USA Barbara Post Austria Ian Stirling Canada Ship’s Doctor: Véronique Verhoeven Belgium Introduction MV Ortelius was named after the Dutch cartographer Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) who published the first modern world atlas, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World) in 1570. MV Ortelius was built in 1989 in Gdynia, Poland, as a research vessel for the Russian Academy of Science and was named Marina Svetaeva. In 2011 she was purchased by Oceanwide Expeditions. The vessel was re-flagged and renamed Ortelius. Now the ship is sailing as a 125-Passenger vessel.