ABOUT POLARIA
In 1995, it was decided that the Norwegian Polar Institute would be moved from Oslo to Tromsø. Today, the center is known as FRAM - the Arctic Center for Climate and Environmental Research. Polaria was established to disseminate the research to be carried out at the new Fram Center, and opened to the public in May 1998.
The building was designed by the JAF architect's office, and will depict ice floes being pushed ashore in Arctic regions.
Our purpose is to increase people's awareness of climate and the environment. We want private individuals, companies, and not least politicians to get an insight into the research that takes place in the High North. Furthermore, we want to promote that our actions have an impact on the climate and environment, but also that together we can make the right choices, and ensure a better future for those who come after us.
In addition to our exhibitions, we have a small aquarium with fish and animal species from the Arctic. Here you'll find catfish, king crab and spotted dogfish, among others. The aquarium is also home to five seals; two harbor seals and three harbor seals!
You can read more about our aquarium here.
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Anne Grete Johansen
CEO
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Anja Berg
Department Manager Reception and Store
anja.berg@polaria.no
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Espen Rafter
Aquarium Leader
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Gabriella Berglund
Sales Manager and Product Developer
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Anne Ragnhild Fause
Marketing and Communications Manager
anne.fause@polaria.no
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Victoria Eggen Sellæg
Exhibition Manager
victoria.eggen@polaria.no
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Cecilia Scandola
Reception Staff
cecilia.scandola@polaria.no
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Milla Christiansen
Online store and reception employee
milla.christiansen@polaria.no
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Lea Zach
Reception Staff
lea.zach@polaria.no
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Nina Hartl
Reception Staff
nina.hartl@polaria.no
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Leni Nilsen
Intermediary and Aquarium staff
leni.nilsen@polaria.no
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Stine Fiskaa
Head Seal Trainer
stine.fiskaa@polaria.no
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Atanas Gramadnikov
Aquarium Biologist
atanas.gramadnikov@polaria.no
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Marius Lilleby
Aquarist and Operations Technician
marius.lilleby@polaria.no
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Cathrin Dalen
Aquarium Staff
cathrin.dalen@polaria.no
For booking and general inquiries to Polaria
booking@polaria.no
For inquiries regarding online store
smelt@polaria.no