Citizen Science: Ordinary people sharing their time to help collect and monitor observations on oceans, in nature and in society. A research method and experience, conducted to improve the capacity for scientific communities while increasing the understanding of science for all.
Through citizen science projects it is easy to team up with scientists to contribute valuable data to a variety of marine studies. There are many projects to choose from, on a wide range of topics offering a variety of levels of involvement. Research expeditions, especially offshore, can be very expensive - so scientists often welcome data from volunteers.
On your next passage, or just when you next go sailing, check out the links below and see if there's an initiative you and your crew can get involved with to help the health of our oceans.
Click on "Discover More" below to find out useful resources (active projects), reports, news and much more to do with citizen science.
Reprinted with Permission from Lydia Green and NZ Forest and Bird Magazine Unlocking the Secret Lives of New Zealand's Oceanic Manta Rays Te whai rahi...
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A Truly Wonderful Welcome We recently came though both Henderson and Pitcairn Islands and thought the following info may be useful for Noonsite readers. Pitcairn...
Source: The Ocean Cleanup Tracking the Great Garbage Patch This northern hemisphere summer the Dutch non-profit organisation The Ocean Cleanup is looking to track the...
Source: Island Cruising NZ and Down Under Rally An Unforgettable Adventure Island Cruising NZ Rally Director Viki Moore, says this year’s rally was the biggest...
Reprinted with Permission from Island Cruising NZ/Down Under Rally Sailors Help to Understand the Health and Function of the Pacific Ocean Citizens of the Sea,...
