Onboard Science Program
Our Science Program has one goal: To increase your curiosity, knowledge and interest of the areas you are sailing to.
Our expedition ships serve as the perfect platform for scientific research; With access to remote regions of the world and on-board experts, we can provide invaluable data to the scientific community - with the help of our guests!
We invite our guests to participate in science activities, developing a greater understanding of the region in which they travel, becoming true ambassadors, and returning home to champion the protection of our planet's most fragile ecosystems.
The core of the Citizen Science programs
- Delivery of our own lecture program.
- Interacting with guests in our science centers to reinforce the lecture program with practical hands-on guest experiences.
- Citizen science program involving guests in programs for third-party organizations.
- Carrying scientific equipment for sample collection on behalf of research institutes.
- Hosting scientific personnel on board to conduct collaborative science programs.
Examples of Scientific Research Onboard
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Seabird Distribution with the Antarctic Site Inventory — Surveys throughout the Antarctic Peninsula help scientists understand how seabirds are using different habitats and provide valuable information about their life cycles.
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Cloud Observations with the Globe Program — By observing and recording cloud cover timed to NASA satellite fly-overs, guests can help scientists understand how surface and air temperature are affected by cloud cover, and how clouds will respond to a changing climate.
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Happywhale — We assist in tracking individual whales throughout our world’s oceans by harnessing the power of whale watching enthusiasts - our guests - expanding our scientific knowledge of their behavior and distribution.
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Sea Leopard Project — A non-profit study aimed at a better understanding of the behavior, ecology, and population dynamics of Leopard Seals on the Antarctic Peninsula to promote their conservation and safe human-seal interactions.
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Fjord Phyto — Study phytoplankton to better understand how they respond to water temperature changes in the polar regions, providing a key to help mitigate future environmental impacts.
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Photo: Agurtxane Concellon, Genna Roland and Oscar Farrera
Science Center
Join the Expedition Team here for a range of lectures, photography workshops, and Citizen Science Projects. The area also features scientific and educational equipment, such as microscopes and interactive maps.
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Photo: Agurtxane Concellon, Espen Mills and Hurtigruten
Lecture Hall
In-depth talks on history, climate change, sustainability, wildlife, Earth science, culture, and other topics specific to the destination you are visiting are held here. Learning more about each subject is certain to enhance your expedition experience.
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Photo: Espen Mills and Andrea Klaussner
Webinar: Science Program
Our Science Program has one goal: To increase your curiosity, knowledge and interest of the areas you are sailing to.
In this webinar you can learn more about:
- What the Science Program is about
- Learning from the experts on board
- Facilities, equipment and activities
- Citizen Science research projects- and how you can contribute
Speaker: Verena Meraldi
