They also support citizen science efforts such as collecting data on marine mammals. (nps.gov)
Nonetheless there are multiple data rescue projects and citizen science efforts ongoing, some of which we have highlighted here before. (realclimate.org)
In fact, because of citizen science efforts at Mass Audubon, the eastern whip - poor - will, one of the inaugural Birds to Watch, was recently listed as a Species of Special Concern in Massachusetts, affording it more protection. (massaudubon.org)