Citizen Science
News from the world of citizen science, where ordinary people and scuba divers can contribute to our understanding of the ocean planet
MCS calling on volunteers to report jellyfish sightings
The Marine Conservation Society is calling on citizen scientists to report their jellyfish and turtle sightings as warm summer waters approach
Shark Trust and BSAC launch partnership to map shark and skate egg-laying sites
The Shark Trust and BSAC have announced a partnership encouraging divers to contribute data about where sharks and skates lay their eggs.
Persistent plastic crisis continues to pollute UK beaches
From takeaway containers to tiny plastic fragments, marine litter remains a daily reality on UK’s shores, despite signs of progress
Citizen scientists report potential record-breaking coral colony on Great Barrier Reef
Citizen scientist mother and daughter discover what could be the largest single coral colony in the world on the Great Barrier Reef
Six comb jelly species recorded in Colombia for the first time
Six comb jelly species have been recorded in Colombian waters for the first time in a new national inventory of ctenophores
Great British Beach Clean 2025 is almost here!
The Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean is almost here - find out where your nearest event is - or start your own!
Shark Trust’s new basking shark code of conduct
Basking sharks are gentle giants, but they're also very powerful fish - check out the Shark Trust's Code of Conduct for safe interactions
Dive into the Great Shark Snapshot 2025
The Shark Trust's Great Shark Snapshot citizen science initiative returns for 2025. Time to get diving and snorkelling for sharks and rays!
Easter ideas from the Marine Conservation Society
Looking forward to the Easter holidays? The Marine Conservation Society has some suggestions for combining family fun with citizen science
Plastic litter increases by nearly 10 per cent on UK beaches
The Marine Conservation Society's latest State of Our Beaches report has found plastic is on the rise on UK beaches
Manta Trust launches ‘Volunteer Time Off’ expeditions for businesses
The Manta Trust has launched a new initiative aimed at getting businesses involved in manta ray conservation through volunteering expeditions
Ross Merrin on training as a BDMLR Marine Mammal Medic
Musician, author and now a British Divers Marine Life Rescue volunteer, Ross Merrin talks to DIVE about training as a Marine Mammal Medic
Great British Beach Clean starts this Friday!
The Marine Conservation Society's 2024 Great British Beach Clean begins this Friday (2) and runs until 29 September
Four ways to get involved with PADI AWARE Week 2024
PADI calls on divers to 'turn the tide on plastics' and help influence the Global Plastics Treaty this forthcoming AWARE Week
Great Shark Snapshot returns for 2024
The Great Shark Snapshot, one of the Shark Trust’s citizen scientist initiatives, in which divers and snorkellers around the world…
Citizen Science Month: How you can help save our seas
The Marine Conservation Society shares ideas for how to get involved with National Citizen Science Month this April
Major study reveals size of Seychelles manta ray population
A major new study Seychelles has highlighted the importance of D’Arros Island and St. François Atoll for Seychelles' reef mantas
Marine Megafauna Foundation announces new Socorro research expedition
MMF is offering scuba diving citizen scientists the chance to join an expedition to the Revillagigedo Archipelago in January 2024
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