Deposited data in 2023

AWA is home to historical manuscripts, literature, music, contemporary art, museum masterpieces, scientific breakthroughs, the writings of Nobel laureates, priceless cultural heritage, irreplaceable memories of indigenous people, the worlds open-source software and much more.

Research Vessel Belgica

Christian Clauwers

Research Vessel Belgica

Christian Clauwers is a Belgian photographer, explorer, public speaker and author. His work covers the world's oceans and the polar regions whilst...

Christian Clauwers
Sea Walls & Mangrove Trees in the Pacific Region

Christian Clauwers

Sea Walls & Mangrove Trees in the Pacific Region

Christian Clauwers is a Belgian photographer, explorer, public speaker and author. His work covers the world's oceans and the polar regions whilst...

Christian Clauwers

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To visit Svalbard is on many people's bucket list, and we recommend everyone who stores their precious memories in AWA to participate in a deposit ceremony.

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