How citizen science will save the planet
Anne will be starting a Ph.D. this fall to study citizen science as a tool for conservation. Ponder for a moment this quote written by Aldo Leopold in the late 1940s: “We can be ethical only in...
View ArticleThe first step for citizen scientists: enjoying nature
Sometimes you just have to get started... During the past week, I’ve experienced nature from a state of semiconsciousness in my bed. Almost every morning, the same lonely male cardinal practices his...
View ArticleThe importance of thinking scientifically
Dutch schoolteacher Hanny van Arkel, discovered the strange green "voorwerp" (Dutch for "object") in 2007. (Photo: NASA) What does it mean to think scientifically? If you asked me this question when I...
View ArticleConversations about conservation: public participation in scientific research
Energy is a strange thing. It floats around you, fills you up until you’re about ready to burst, and then it skips off, leaving you to keep up as best you can. Last Thursday and Friday were two full...
View ArticleStart spotting sharks for science!
Snap a photo of a whale shark and help scientists! Photo: Zac Wolf via Wikipedia Da-dum … da-dum … Don’t look now, but there are researchers hoping you’ll hop in shark-infested waters in the name of...
View ArticleCitizen Science in Puerto Rico
Citizen science is taking off in Puerto Rico! According to a story at Ciencia PR, citizen scientists are playing an important role in the conservation efforts for the Hacienca La Esperanza Reserve,...
View ArticleTiny Woolly Terrors: The Attack of the Adelgid
If you’re looking for more projects for the holiday season, we’ve got 12 Days of Citizen Science for you! Don’t forget to check out the public radio segment about Tiny Terrors on WHYY’s The...
View ArticleLearn how climate change affects plant life with AMC Mountain Watch
Track phenology events in Appalachian mountains and contribute to climate change research with Mountain Watch!Want more spring citizen science? We’ve got you covered through April showers and May...
View ArticleCOASST: Monitoring seabirds of the Pacific Northwest
Identify beached birds and help monitor the health of the coastal ecosystem.Looking for more summertime citizen science projects? Find them here. Do you enjoy long walks on the beach while...
View ArticleCitizen scientist divers help track the success of artificial reefs.
Once a warship, the HMCS Yukon is now an artificial reef providing much needed sanctuary for local marine life. Source Michael Bear. This is a guest post by Michael Bear Citizen Science Project...
View ArticleSaving California’s Seals and Sea Lions
We tend to think of famine in human terms. But animal populations also experience wide-spread hunger, and the hundreds of emaciated young seals and sea lions stranded on California beaches in the past...
View ArticleCelebrating the citizen in citizen science
Volunteers process birds as part of COASST program. Image credit: COASST I believe that citizen science is about citizenship as well as science. By this, I don’t mean citizenship in a specific country,...
View ArticleTurtle Crossing in Wisconsin
Why did the turtle cross the road? Change the “why” to a “where,” and conservation biologist Andrew Badje just might be able to tell you. Through his work with the Wisconsin Turtle Conservation...
View ArticleEndangered Bumble Bee Gets Help From Citizen Scientists
The United States Endangered Species Act is often considered to be the most powerful piece of environmental legislation not just in the US, but in the world. As a result, when the U.S. Fish and...
View ArticleCitizen Scientists Diving to Study The Mystery of Manta Rays
This post is part of our Divers’ series. We encourage readers to continue the conversation by adding their own comments, question or concerns on our Facebook page. You’ll find links to other posts at...
View ArticleWeeding: It’s Not Just for Gardeners
By Kayla Keyes, Mote Marine Laboratory Recent news about Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has been grim: the most recent aerial survey of the reef identified a stretch of bleached coral over 900 miles...
View ArticleExploring the wonder of birds through the Migratory Shorebird Project
I used to think of birds as delicate creatures, airy and carefree, with pretty feathers and pretty songs. Then I saw the film “Winged Migration” and came to understand just how gritty and daring these...
View ArticleExploring the wonder of birds through the Migratory Shorebird Project
I used to think of birds as delicate creatures, airy and carefree, with pretty feathers and pretty songs. Then I saw the film “Winged Migration” and came to understand just how gritty and daring these...
View ArticleTake Action with the EarthEcho Water Challenge to Protect Local Waterways!
Take action with the EarthEcho Water Challenge to collect and share water quality data. Then, work to protect your local water resources. About the EarthEcho Water Challenge On March 22, this year’s...
View ArticleTurtle Crossing in Wisconsin
Why did the turtle cross the road? Change the “why” to a “where,” and conservation biologist Andrew Badje just might be able to tell you. Through his work with the Wisconsin Turtle Conservation...
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