ARCTOS network

RV Lance in ice and The Norwegian Polar Institute's "Sverdrupstasjonen", Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard© Marte Lundberg. New marine lab in Ny-Ålesund © Kjersti Dale

Excellent marine Arctic research facilities of ARCTOS

ARCTOS has access to several excellent research facilities in the marine research environment in Tromsø. The laboratories and research platforms in Ny-Ålesund and UNIS (Longyearbyen) on Spitsbergen, and two ice-reinforced (ice class) research vessels Jan Mayen and Lance, gives ARCTOS unique access and possibilities for research in the Arctic. The research vessel Johan Ruud, and the smaller Hyas, are also available for research cruises in sub-polar areas. Tromsø Aquaculture Research Station is available for research on limnic- and marine species, and cool rooms with in situ temperatures and running seawater are available both at NCFS and in Ny-Ålesund. Additionally, there are several well-equipped, modern laboratories and two scientific libraries available through NCFS, NPI and APN.