Community science is a collaborative movement that makes scientific research more inclusive and democratic. In community science programs, anyone can collect scientific data for ongoing research projects. In this way, community members participate in research and contribute to better understandings of the species, habitats, and ecosystems that surround us.
Here at Point Reyes National Seashore, there are several community science programs focused on monitoring marine and coastal ecosystems. This StoryMap will:
* Introduce you to the Marine Protected Areas where these programs focus their work
* Guide you through four of these programs,
* Highlight a few accessible and equitable community science opportunities, and
* Introduce you to some of the amazing organizers and volunteers doing this important work.
You can skip ahead to sections of interest using the navigation bar at the top, or you can just keep scrolling. Each section concludes with the group's current volunteer recruitment status and a link to their website.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
