Citizen Science
Contributing to citizen science is one of the main goals of this project. In recent years, there has been a growing number of citizen science initiatives around the world, enabling individuals and communities to actively participate in scientific data collection and environmental monitoring.
Below is a selection of platforms and projects that provide opportunities to get involved:
Citizen Science Ocean Project Finder
A curated directory of ocean-focused citizen science projects, allowing users to discover initiatives based on location, topic, and level of involvement.
https://www.freerangeocean.org/citizen-science-ocean-project-finder
SciStarter
A large platform that aggregates citizen science projects across many fields, helping users find and participate in research activities worldwide.
EyeOnWater
A simple tool for reporting water color observations, contributing to global monitoring of water quality and environmental conditions.
USA.gov Citizen Science
An overview of citizen science initiatives supported by the U.S. government, including projects related to environment, science, and public data.
ZSL Instant Wild
A platform where users help classify wildlife images from camera traps, supporting conservation research through crowdsourced data analysis.
Scuba Network
A community-driven platform connecting divers and ocean enthusiasts to contribute observations and data from underwater environments. Data that is perhaps already gathered by their dive computers or cameras.
Educational Passages
A program that deploys low-cost DIY sailboats built by students, enabling hands-on participation in oceanographic data collection.