It includes those species identified as threatened by the CAFF Fauna Working Group. When the pipeline ruptured in September 1994, WCMC put together a package of materials describing the sensitive environmental features in the area and highlighting the likely impact of the oil spill. This material was made available over the Internet within 12 hours of news of the spill, and was supplied to the UN Emergency Response Unit in Geneva. WCMC has worked with the National Remote Sensing Centre in the UK and the Scott Polar Research Institute to investigate the possibility of using satellite imagery to detect and monitor oil spills in the Arctic. The Arctic Bird Library of UNEP-WCMC aims to provide comprehensive information on the distribution and conservation status of Arctic birds.
Information includes factsheets with links providing photos, sound recordings and video clips.
The web site has been developed to demonstrate generally and ideally species information on the web. It also has been the base for the AEWA web site development among others. Directory of Arctic Protected Areas UNEP-WCMC is preparing a draft Directory of Protected Areas in the Arctic, with text descriptions for the majority of National Parks. Currently the web site is been updated and modernised with new species, links, Internet Map and search facilities. Next steps will include new Internet map facilities and the inclusion of sea birds.