In the last episode, I talked about a citizen science project in the Southern Atlantic Ocean targeted at recreational fishers. I'm sure some of you wanted to join that program because let's face it, it was a fun program that saved sharks.  There are thousands of citizen science projects around the world and there is a good chance that one of those projects is in your area. 

I provide tips on how to choose a citizen science program that is right for you.

Links: 
Citizen Science Association: https://bit.ly/3JDSy82

US Government CitSci Programs: https://bit.ly/3p81tXB

Canadian CitSci Programs: https://bit.ly/3scOwh9

CitSci for Students: https://bit.ly/3t7zcBI

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Last episode Suzanne Thurman and I discussed the details of the MERR Institute's Annual Dolphin Count Citizen Science Program. We decided to discuss the MERR Institute's ongoing Citizen Science Programs. 

Listen to the episode for more details. 

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Suzanne Thurman, founder and Executive Director of the MERR (Marine, Education, Research, and Rehabilitation) Institute, joins me on the podcast today to discuss how she developed an Annual Dolphin Count as a Citizen Science Program along the shores of Deleware. She discusses the logistics, growth, methodology, and results of the program to provide you with an idea of the type of work that goes into running a Citizen Science Program. 

This interview is separated into two episodes. This episode focuses on the Annual Dolphin Count. The next episode focuses on the ongoing Citizen Science Program at the MERR Institute. 

Are you thinking of starting a Citizen Science Program? Share your project in our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group.

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MERR Institute Twitter

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Marine Conservation studies are plagued by the "I could do so much more if I had more...Money...People...etc." 

Citizen Science can help with that program as it provides more people to do more things for your Marine Conservation project.

Take a listen to the episode for more details.

Here is an episode where I discuss a seagrass citizen science program in Australia: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/5817654.

Are you currently running a Citizen Science Program? Share your project and experience in our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group.

Want to be more eco-friendly? Buy certified eco-friendly products from our affiliate partner the Grove Collaborative: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean.

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Citizen Science is becoming a bigger part of collecting field data that will help inform policy to better protect the Ocean. We are going to find out all about how you can participate to help protect the Ocean.

Michael Bear is the Director of Citizen Science for Ocean Sanctuaries, which operates marine citizen science programs in California and will be offering a free course in Marine Citizen Science with its partner Reef. 

Take a listen to find out how you can become a better marine citizen scientist. 

Enjoy the podcast!

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