The researchers relied on observational data
sets from citizen scientists, people without the qualifications to be a scientist who have chosen to observe and record patterns in nature.
Its first customer, the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, used the company's new mobile app to collect
information from citizen scientists on sea turtles choking on plastic bags.
With enough
contributions from citizen scientists around the world, Abuzz could create a map that tells us exactly when and where the most dangerous species of mosquitoes are most likely to be present and that could lead to highly targeted and efficient control efforts.
One example of the statistical method,
from citizen scientist Rob Dekker, is based on seasonal heat absorption in the northern hemisphere.
By empowering communities to collect data from their local environment and contribute to an interactive, worldwide environmental database, the folks behind the Smart Citizen Kit are enabling a whole new level of
participation from citizen scientists.
The SIO produces reports in June, July, and August containing a variety of perspectives on Arctic sea ice — from observations of current conditions, to advanced numerical models, to qualitative
perspectives from citizen scientists.
The Sea Ice Outlook, an activity of the Sea Ice Prediction Network and a contribution to SEARCH, produces reports in June, July, and August containing a variety of perspectives on Arctic sea ice — from observations of current conditions, to advanced numerical models, to qualitative perspectives
from citizen scientists.