Citizen-Science for the Future: Advisory Case Studies From Around the Globe
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 th...
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| author | Christina Simoniello Jennifer Jencks Federico M. Lauro Federico M. Lauro Federico M. Lauro Jon Derek Loftis Jan Marcin Weslawski Kajetan Deja David R. Forrest Sarah Gossett Thomas C. Jeffries Thomas C. Jeffries Rachelle M. Jensen Shinichi Kobara Lindsey Nolan Martin Ostrowski Martin Ostrowski Dana Pounds Gabriel Roseman Olivia Basco Serge Gosselin Adam Reed Peter Wills David Wyatt |
| author_facet | Christina Simoniello Jennifer Jencks Federico M. Lauro Federico M. Lauro Federico M. Lauro Jon Derek Loftis Jan Marcin Weslawski Kajetan Deja David R. Forrest Sarah Gossett Thomas C. Jeffries Thomas C. Jeffries Rachelle M. Jensen Shinichi Kobara Lindsey Nolan Martin Ostrowski Martin Ostrowski Dana Pounds Gabriel Roseman Olivia Basco Serge Gosselin Adam Reed Peter Wills David Wyatt |
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| 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4f87a28602de4a1dbb1e1632863068462022-12-22T01:56:38ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Marine Science2296-77452019-05-01610.3389/fmars.2019.00225433496Citizen-Science for the Future: Advisory Case Studies From Around the GlobeChristina Simoniello0Jennifer Jencks1Federico M. Lauro2Federico M. Lauro3Federico M. Lauro4Jon Derek Loftis5Jan Marcin Weslawski6Kajetan Deja7David R. Forrest8Sarah Gossett9Thomas C. Jeffries10Thomas C. Jeffries11Rachelle M. Jensen12Shinichi Kobara13Lindsey Nolan14Martin Ostrowski15Martin Ostrowski16Dana Pounds17Gabriel Roseman18Olivia Basco19Serge Gosselin20Adam Reed21Peter Wills22David Wyatt23Department of Geosciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United StatesNOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, Boulder, CO, United StatesIndigo V Expeditions, Sentosa Cove, SingaporeSingapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, SingaporeAsian School of the Environment, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, SingaporeCollege of William and Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA, United StatesDepartment of Marine Ecology, Institute of Oceanology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Marine Ecology, Institute of Oceanology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, PolandCollege of William and Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA, United StatesGalveston Bay Foundation, Houston, TX, United StatesIndigo V Expeditions, Sentosa Cove, SingaporeSchool of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, AustraliaIndigo V Expeditions, Sentosa Cove, SingaporeDepartment of Geosciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United StatesGalveston Bay Foundation, Houston, TX, United StatesIndigo V Expeditions, Sentosa Cove, Singapore0Climate Change Cluster, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia1Nature’s Academy, Bradenton, FL, United StatesIndigo V Expeditions, Sentosa Cove, Singapore2Hampton Roads Academy, Newport News, VA, United States3Maurice Lamontagne Institute, Canadian Hydrographic Service, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Mont Joli, QC, Canada4NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey, Silver Spring, MD, United States5Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Hydrographic Service, Institute of Ocean Sciences, Sidney, BC, Canada6International Hydrographic Organization, Monaco, MonacoThe 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.https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmars.2019.00225/fullcitizen scienceocean observing systemscrowd sourcingbathymetryking tideGCOOS |
| spellingShingle | Christina Simoniello Jennifer Jencks Federico M. Lauro Federico M. Lauro Federico M. Lauro Jon Derek Loftis Jan Marcin Weslawski Kajetan Deja David R. Forrest Sarah Gossett Thomas C. Jeffries Thomas C. Jeffries Rachelle M. Jensen Shinichi Kobara Lindsey Nolan Martin Ostrowski Martin Ostrowski Dana Pounds Gabriel Roseman Olivia Basco Serge Gosselin Adam Reed Peter Wills David Wyatt Citizen-Science for the Future: Advisory Case Studies From Around the Globe Frontiers in Marine Science citizen science ocean observing systems crowd sourcing bathymetry king tide GCOOS |
| title | Citizen-Science for the Future: Advisory Case Studies From Around the Globe |
| title_full | Citizen-Science for the Future: Advisory Case Studies From Around the Globe |
| title_fullStr | Citizen-Science for the Future: Advisory Case Studies From Around the Globe |
| title_full_unstemmed | Citizen-Science for the Future: Advisory Case Studies From Around the Globe |
| title_short | Citizen-Science for the Future: Advisory Case Studies From Around the Globe |
| title_sort | citizen science for the future advisory case studies from around the globe |
| topic | citizen science ocean observing systems crowd sourcing bathymetry king tide GCOOS |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmars.2019.00225/full |
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