S C I E N T I F I C PA RT N E R S
Together with our scientific partners, Viking will continually contribute
to meaningful science while exploring the most remote parts of the world.
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE & SCOTT
POLAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Scientists will undertake fieldwork on board
our expedition ships and join our voyages to
share their expertise with our guests. Viking
is sponsoring a Chair-Viking Professorship of
Polar Marine Geo-science.
THE POLAR CITIZEN SCIENCE COLLECTIVE
Creates opportunities for research and
public education through citizen science,
leveraging the reach of polar travelers to
enhance understanding and protection of
the polar regions.
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC
ADMINISTRATION & GREAT LAKES
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
Conducts innovative research on the dynamic
environments and ecosystems of the Great
Lakes and coastal regions. Our ships have
been designated weather stations, from
which we launch weather balloons.
AKVAPLAN-NIVA
Akvaplan-niva scientists are engaged in
cross-disciplinary research programs on
water related issues. On our ships, the NIVA
FerryBoxes are installed to sample sea and
lake water to provide continuous information
about oxygen levels, temperature, salinity
and other data.
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