Sustained observingThe Viking Science Program has a single, uncompromising aim: to generate the evidence needed to understand, and ultimately safeguard, the environments it traverses. Both ships also support a pair of U-Boat Worx Cruise Sub 7-300 Mk II submersibles for both scientific observations and guest experiences. By participating in the science, and through dedicated science workshops, guests gain hands-on experience in scientific research that fosters lifelong skills. An early project undertaken by Cornell University assessed the value of the citizen science observations in contrast to observations made by trained ornithological observers. The integration of permanent laboratories, multidisciplinary partnerships and active guest participation creates a special, mobile platform for sustained global monitoring, from Pole to Pole.