09. Svalbard Global Seed Vault: A Frozen Vault of Life
Nestled deep within the Arctic Circle, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a monument to safeguard the future of our planet’s flora. This extraordinary seed bank is built amidst the permafrost, with the aim of preserving the world’s most vital crops in the face of natural or man-made catastrophes. With limited access and strict security measures in place, only authorized personnel can enter this frozen vault that holds millions of seed samples from across the globe.
Key features:
- Located deep within the Arctic Circle.
- Stores millions of crop seed samples.
- Restricted access limited to authorized personnel.
“The Svalbard Global Seed Vault: A frozen ark preserving the diversity of life for generations to come.”