Barents ’ discovery paved the way for an epoch of bustling activity in the Svalbard area, including whaling, sealing, trapping, exploration, and eventually coal mining, scientific research, and tourism.
Temuan Barents mengawali suatu babak kegiatan yang sibuk di kawasan Svalbard, termasuk perburuan paus, anjing laut, binatang lain, eksplorasi, dan akhirnya penambangan batu bara, penelitian ilmiah, serta pariwisata.