
Knowledge Base for Guides
This resource page, created with help from research institutions and experts, is designed to give field staff an in-depth understanding of the key topics they regularly encounter.
It aims to enhance guide expertise, give resources to educate visitors, and promote environmentally responsible and sustainable practices during expedition cruising.
Cover Photo: Henry Wismayer, Visit Greenland
Articles & Resources
Protecting Marine Life in the Arctic
Cultural Heritage in a Changing Climate
Preserving Greenlands Cultural Heritage
Marine Litter Toolkit: Engagement Ideas
Marine Litter Toolkit: ID-Cards
Marine Litter Toolkit: Presentation
Understanding Aurora Borealis
State of Svalbard Waters
Vanishing Glaciers
Polar Bear Handbook for Guides
Unpredictable Arctic Weather
Seabird Pollution
Rephotography – from Past to Present
Marine Invasive Alien Species
Life and Challenges of Polar Bears
Funding
Knowledge Base for Guides has received funding from the Svalbard Environmental Protection Fund.

Last update: 28. October 2025