Endangered Species Act – Citizen Science Today

From the Stars to the Seas: Pairing Citizen Science with NASA Technology for Whale Shark Conservation

Kristin Butler — Tue, 02 May 2017 18:00:17 +0000

Excerpt: Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world and can grow to more than 40 feet long and more than 65,000 pounds. Despite their massive size, they are harmless “filter feeders” that move slowly through tropical waters, scooping up plankton with gaping mouths. (A)lthough whale sharks are gentle and easy-to-see, they are also...

Editor’s Choice: Endangered Bumble Bee Gets Help From Citizen Scientists

Eva Lewandowski — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 18:00:18 +0000

Editor’s Choice: Biological observations require patience. Biological conservation calls for urgency. When citizen science works in concert with national policy, it allows us to coordinate slow and rapid paced efforts. This is necessary to gain traction on challenging issues. For specific actions you can take to help the rusty patched bumble bee, read the species...