The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is pretty unique - it's a technologically-advanced secure backup facility in Norway that stores duplicate copies of important plant seeds from around the world to ensure food security in case of any disasters.

Thanks for sharing. Such a vital initiative for preserving our planet's biodiversity

Fascinating! I thought it would be a bigger facility. Interestingly, South Korea provided high-tech looking crates, while North Korea used old-timey wooden crates. I assumed the crates would be standardized by the Seed Vault org.

The first picture, shows footprints of guys going out to pee in the snow ⛄️

Yeah it's strange, seeing the reality takes away the mystique. I was imagining a Mines of Moria type situation brimmed with seeds.

We'd like to come in and rummage around a bit.

Features in the Netflix show Into the Night, which seems to have done a pretty decent job replicating it!

Does it go a step further and backup seeds for general biodiversity of wild spaces? Not just those plants which are directly food related?

Shame that it's not full 360 and that the nadir and zenith can't be viewed.

Was then not working for me...Reddit hug of death?

This is relevant to my interests!

Doesn't every country have a seed vault?

My video game instincts took me into an embarrassing number of maintenance closets.

That was like a level in 007 Goldeneye.

Wow, that sounds really interesting! I've always been curious about the Seed Vault and the crucial role it plays in preserving the world's plant biodiversity. I'm excited to take a virtual tour and learn more about how it works and why it's so important. Plus, the stunning scenery of Svalbard is a bonus!

Most of the seed deposited are crop variants sent by various countrie's genebanks. They're copies of all their local crops seeds basically.

However, some genebanks not entirely dedicated to crop species have been sending backup seeds there. There's a huge collection of north american trees and another collection of british wildflowers for example.

The Vault's mission statement is to preserve any seeds the signatories of the international treaty sends. While most of the world's genebanks are primarly concerned with agriculture or species of use for humans, there is a growing interest in preserving other wild species for research and ecosystem preservation.

The Vault's only half full right now, and the capacity can be upgraded if need be.

Almost all countries have seedbanks. The svalbard vault is like the international backup of all the worlds bank.

When you seed it, it seeds you too...

Gotta put in a plug for the international series “Into The Night” Netflix. The seed vault is part of the story.

Came here for the White Vault reference. Was only disappointed that it was at the bottom of the page.

And Futurama!

Take my upvote. Then walk through the door, Graham.

I visited there and we walked past the vault I am so impressed

Nearly certain this is a chatgpt bot. Their entire comment history is… off like this.

It would be so cool to see it expand into that area.