Nordre Isfjorden National Park (Norwegian: Nordre Isfjorden nasjonalpark) is located on Spitsbergen Island in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway. It is situated across the Isfjorden fjord, north of the town of Barentsburg. The park was established in 2003.
The park is named after the Isfjorden fjord, which is one of the largest fjords in Svalbard. The northern part of this fjord features an untouched coastal area that supports a wide variety of plant and animal life.
Wildlife
During certain times of the year, warm, salty water flows into Isfjorden. This movement causes water layers to circulate, which helps plankton grow. Plankton supports many crustaceans. These crustaceans attract fish such as capelin and polar cod, which in turn draw seabirds and mammals.
Only a few bird species live in or visit the park. However, the birds that are present often gather in very large numbers. Birds found in Isfjorden include Brünnich's guillemot, little auk, Atlantic puffin, glaucous gull, northern fulmar, and black-legged kittiwake. Other species recorded here are barnacle geese, pink-footed geese, and the Svalbard rock ptarmigan.