Svalbard Global Seed Vault, artwork
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Svalbard Global Seed Vault, artwork
Svalbard Global Seed Vault, conceptual artwork. Polar bear walking on snow and ice above a vault containing fruits. This represents the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, constructed between 2006 and 2008, on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen. It is designed to house copies of seeds or other genetic information held in other seed or gene banks worldwide. It is thought that seeds held here, kept in sealed packets at minus 18 degrees Celsius, will survive for hundreds and in some cases thousands of years. As of 2012, the number of samples held has exceeded 750, 000. The seed bank has a capacity for 4.5 million samples
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2008 Arctic Bear Cartoon Cold Ecological Ecology Frozen Fruit Fruits Genetic Low Temperature Norway Permafrost Plants Polar Bear Preservation Preserved Seeds Snow Snowing Snowy Spitsbergen Svalbard Temperatures Ursus Maritimus Concepts Genetics
EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork captures the essence of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a remarkable feat of preservation and conservation. Against a pristine white background, a majestic polar bear gracefully walks on snow and ice above a vault filled with an abundance of fruits. Symbolizing the delicate balance between nature and technology, this conceptual illustration represents the purpose and significance of this extraordinary seed bank. Constructed between 2006 and 2008 on Spitsbergen, an island in Norway's Svalbard archipelago, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is designed to safeguard copies of seeds from gene banks worldwide. Stored at freezing temperatures of minus 18 degrees Celsius within sealed packets, these seeds are expected to remain viable for hundreds or even thousands of years. With over 750,000 samples already stored as of 2012, this state-of-the-art facility has a capacity for up to 4.5 million samples. It serves as an invaluable resource for preserving biodiversity and protecting plant species from potential threats such as climate change or natural disasters. The image highlights not only the biological importance but also the technological advancements involved in maintaining such low temperatures within permafrost conditions. It symbolizes our commitment to ensuring that future generations have access to diverse genetic resources necessary for sustainable agriculture and environmental resilience. Through its fusion of artistry and scientific innovation, this artwork by Science Photo Library encapsulates both beauty and functionality while reminding us about humanity's responsibility towards conserving our planet's precious flora and fauna.
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