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Journal Title:
Frontiers in Marine Science
Personal Author:
Simoniello, Christina ; Jencks, Jennifer ; Lauro, Federico M. ; Loftis, Jon Derek ; Weslawski, Jan Marcin ; ... More +
Simoniello, Christina ; Jencks, Jennifer ; Lauro, Federico M. ; Loftis, Jon Derek ; Weslawski, Jan Marcin ; Deja, Kajetan ; Forrest, David R. ; Gossett, Sarah ; Jeffries, Thomas C. ; Jensen, Rachelle M. ; Kobara, Shinichi ; Nolan, Lindsey ; Ostrowski, Martin ; Pounds, Dana ; Roseman, Gabriel ; Basco, Olivia ; Gosselin, Serge ; Reed, Adam ; Wills, Peter ; Wyatt, David Less -
NOAA Program & Office:
NCEI (National Centers for Environmental Information) ; NESDIS (National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service) ; IOOS (Integrated Ocean Observing System) ; NOS (National Ocean Service) ; OCS (Office of Coast Survey)
NCEI (National Centers for Environmental Information) ; NESDIS (National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service) ; IOOS (Integrated Ocean Observing System) ; NOS (National Ocean Service) ; OCS (Office of Coast Survey) Less -
Description:
The democratization of ocean observation has the potential to add millions of observations every day. Though not a solution for all ocean monitoring needs, citizen scientists offer compelling examples showcasing their ability to augment and enhance traditional research and monitoring. Information they are providing is increasing the spatial and temporal frequency and duration of sampling, reducing time and labor costs for academic and government monitoring programs, providing hands-on STEM learning related to real-world issues and increasing public awareness and support for the scientific process. Examples provided here demonstrate the wide range of people who are already dramatically reducing gaps in our global observing network while at the same time providing unique opportunities to meaningfully engage in ocean observing and the research and conservation it supports. While there are still challenges to overcome before widespread inclusion in projects requiring scientific rigor, the growing organization of international citizen science associations is helping to reduce barriers. The case studies described support the idea that citizen scientists should be part of an effective global strategy for a sustained, multidisciplinary and integrated observing system.
Source:
Front. Mar. Sci., 07 May 2019
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2019.00225
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
Grant no. NA16NOS0120018
Rights Information:
CC BY
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Submitted
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https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/23755/noaa_23755_DS1.pdf
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