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READY FOR CITIZEN SCIENCE?
FOLLOW OUR LEAD.

The Polar Collective offers tour operators a comprehensive, turn-key solution to implement successful citizen science initiatives onboard polar expedition trips.​

EXPAND YOUR ONBOARD OFFERING

Citizen science isn't just a programme, it creates enriching and educational experiences for your guests and drives meaningful contributions to polar research.

Our Training Platform offers a range of field-tested citizen science projects and equips your guides with all necessary skills to engage your guests with confidence.

READY-TO-GO GUIDE TRAINING

"Aurora Expeditions proudly partners with the Polar Collective to deliver impactful citizen science programmes in the polar regions.

 

Their expertise and collaborative approach enhance our teams’ and guests’ engagement in meaningful scientific work.

 

We fully support their mission and recommend them for future partnerships."

– Andrew Marshall, Aurora Expeditions

"Aurora Expeditions proudly partners with the Polar Collective to deliver impactful citizen science programmes in the polar regions.

 

Their expertise and collaborative approach enhance our teams’ and guests’ engagement in meaningful scientific work.

 

We fully support their mission and recommend them for future partnerships."

– Andrew Marshall, Aurora Expeditions

WHY JOIN US?

CUSTOMIZED

SUPPORT

Our scientific and polar guiding know-how means we know exactly what it takes to make citizen science successful and engaging for your travellers.

CENTRALIZED PROJECT HUB

Dive right in with our turn-key citizen science solution. Our range of field-tested citizen science projects are a perfect match for your polar expedition schedule. 

We've got your guides’ training covered. We co-design all training courses with scientists and handle all behind-the-scenes admin, saving you valuable time.

GUIDE TRAINING & ADMIN

READY-TO-USE RESOURCES

Our pre-prepared project materials, which include presentations and project checklists, equip your guides to streamline project delivery on board.

Only as a Collective can we

ELEVATE THE GAME
SHARE BEST PRACTICES
TRAVEL MORE RESPONSIBLY
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CURRENT PROJECTS

Citizen science projects that are tailored to the specific needs of the polar tourism industry can help advance the understanding and protection of the polar regions.

Clouds

Phytoplankton

Seabirds

Seaweed

Snow Algae

Marine Mammals

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"The Polar Collective helps not only with the data collection, but also with the entire science communication and education process.

 

They have excellent training for my guides and material for them to present to my guests to better understand the science they are helping with."

– Laura K.O. Smith, 60 South

"The Polar Collective helps not only with the data collection, but also with the entire science communication and education process.

 

They have excellent training for my guides and material for them to present to my guests to better understand the science they are helping with."

– Laura K.O. Smith, 60 South

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OUR COLLABORATING TOUR OPERATORS

No data collection is possible without our dedicated network of polar tour operators including its enthusiastic field staff.

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