Tag: citizen science
Science & Environment
People power offensive
Each year, experts and citizen scientists come together in the Walpole Wilderness BioBlitz to survey the natural wonders of the South West region of Western Australia.
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Funnier than the original: Laughing frog found to be two separate species
Citizen scientists across Australia have helped uncover a frog species new to science, which has a longer ‘laugh’ than the original tree frog species.
Science & Environment
‘Power of voluntourism’: How Fitzroy Island’s green sea turtles are reaping the benefits
A Great Barrier Reef citizen science program is embracing the eagerness of environmentally conscious travellers by enabling them to play marine biologist for a day.
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Scientists want your plant photographs
Calling citizen scientists! Take snaps to fill the gaps.
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‘Surprise’ coral found off Sunshine Coast
An unexpected abundance of coral has been found in the waters off Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
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Holy Halloween Batman… or are you a Count Dracula?
You’d have to have bats in your belfry to not sign up for this new citizen science project to save our species.
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Thousands of photos captured by everyday Australians reveal the secrets of our marine life as oceans warm
As the planet heats up, many marine plants and animals are moving locations to keep pace with their preferred temperatures. In the Southern Hemisphere, this means species are setting up home further south.
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City lovin’: Citizen science reveals the breeding seasons of frogs is longer in the big smoke
Human activity is causing frogs to breed earlier and for longer. What does this mean for the future of frogs?
Destinations
Citizen science of the Great Barrier Reef
A hands-on journey of science and conservation on the Great Barrier Reef.