Citizen science is rapidly becoming an invaluable tool in conservation. With technology providing new and interactive ways for anyone to contribute to conservation work from anywhere in the world, and on their own schedule, more conservationists than ever are turning to mobile apps and crowdsourced data analysis to speed up their projects and strengthen their data.
Similarly, more affordable and accessible tools like Audiomoth have opened the door for people to get involved in massive data collection efforts like the Silent Cities project, giving a glimpse into how our wider understanding of nature and conservation could be transformed as technology becomes increasingly user-friendly.
This group is your place for all things related to citizen science. Whether you're looking to get involved in a new conservation tech project, you're thinking of launching your own citizen science-powered project, you'd like to discuss capacity building and how citizen science can empower local communities, or you want to share a great resource or project you've found, this group will help you connect with others who are excited about making conservation tech accessible and effective!
To learn more about citizen science, check out this 2020 WILDLABS feature on Zooniverse projects.
- @CatherineJardine
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Birds Canada Data Science and Technology Team. Primarily working on Motus and NatureCounts.
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Siren Project Executive @ African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization (AMMCO). 20+ year in technology. Polyglot. Divemaster.
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I am a forensic geneticist with a long term interest in developing and applying DNA markers to combat wildlife crime. Currently developing and validating STRs for raptors and rapid on-site species ID using the ONT MinION portable sequencer.
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- @sheilaotuko
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering student with passion for green energy and climate action.
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- @Netty_Cheruto
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- @Gody
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Godfrey Nyangaresi, a dedicated Protection Manager with 12+ years of wildlife conservation experience. Skilled in technologies, administration, and law enforcement, he leads protection efforts at STEP, ensuring the sustainable conservation of elephants in southern Tanzania.
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- @jmondragon
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Director of Spatial Planning and Innovation Nature Conservancy of Canada
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WildTrack
Research, development and implementation of non-invasive montoring for endangered species
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- @kricherds
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Technology advisor for social change
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- @Paul_J_Clerkin
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I am a shark researcher interested in using technology to improve the way we study sharks.
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My name is Ann Wambui ,a conservationist working as a conservation officer at Mugie Conservancy. Am a Diploma holder specialized in Wildlife Management from the Wildlife Research Training Institute. Currently, am Distance Learning student at the Africa Nazarene University.
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21 December 2015
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Hi Zoe, This looks really interesting! Is the initiative on social media at all? I would like to share it with the Australian Citizen Science Association membership. Also, is... |
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Citizen Science | 2 years 10 months ago | |
Hi all, Members of the Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) are running our next citizen science conference virtually Oct... |
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Citizen Science | 2 years 10 months ago | |
Hi Paul, I would be interested to see how your project turned out if there is a link to it anywhere? Also, in case it's of interest, UNEP and TED Ed developed the... |
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Citizen Science | 2 years 10 months ago | |
I'll be there - there are several technology sessions that are planned for it... Muki |
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Citizen Science | 5 years 3 months ago | |
The Citizen Science Group at the DLR-Institute of Data Science in Jena, Germany is looking for a computer scientist to join their team... |
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Citizen Science | 5 years 7 months ago | |
Illegal logging erodes biodiversity, exacerbates climate change, and bankrolls political corruption. Law enforcement officers,... |
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Citizen Science | 6 years 1 month ago | |
Applications are invited for one PhD studentship as part of the European Research Council (ERC) funded project named ECSAnVis (Extreme... |
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Citizen Science | 6 years 6 months ago | |
@Sivakumar This thread seems interesting |
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Citizen Science | 7 years 1 month ago | |
It might be worth getting in touch with the European Citizen Science Association as well. Some stakeholders whom are developers are already affiliated with ECSA as well.... |
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Citizen Science | 7 years 3 months ago | |
Mangrove Watch over here in Australia might be of interest to you if you don't know about it already :) |
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Citizen Science | 7 years 3 months ago | |
Hi Citizen Science members! I was forwarded this survey and thought it might be of interest to some of you. I'm interested to... |
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Citizen Science | 7 years 6 months ago |