Citizen Science for Coastal and Marine Conservation Paperback / softback
Edited by John A. Cigliano, Heidi L. Ballard
Part of the Earthscan Oceans series
Paperback / softback
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In recent years, citizen science has emerged as a powerful new concept to enable the general public, students, and volunteers to become involved in scientific research.
A prime example is in biodiversity conservation, where data collection and monitoring can be greatly enhanced through citizen participation.
This is the first book to provide much needed guidance and case studies from marine and coastal conservation.
The novelty and rapid expansion of the field has created a demand for the discussion of key issues and the development of best practices.
The book demonstrates the utility and feasibility, as well as limitations, of using marine and coastal citizen science for conservation, and by providing critical considerations (i.e.which questions and systems are best suited for citizen science), presents recommendations for best practices for successful marine and coastal citizen science projects.
A range of case studies, for example, on monitoring of seabird populations, invasive species, plastics pollution, and the impacts of climate change, from different parts of the world, is included.
Also included are discussions on engaging youth, indigenous communities, and divers and snorkelers as citizen scientists, as well as best practices on communication within citizen science, building trust with stakeholders, and informing marine policy as part of this exciting and empowering way of improving marine and coastal conservation. .
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:298 pages, 12 Tables, black and white; 10 Line drawings, black and white; 69 Halftones, black and wh
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:01/11/2017
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Category:
- Adult education, continuous learning
- Teaching of a specific subject
- Agriculture & related industries
- Botany & plant sciences
- Hydrology & the hydrosphere
- Physical geography & topography
- Human geography
- Biodiversity
- Environmental science, engineering & technology
- Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniques
- ISBN:9781138193222
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:298 pages, 12 Tables, black and white; 10 Line drawings, black and white; 69 Halftones, black and wh
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:01/11/2017
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Category:
- Adult education, continuous learning
- Teaching of a specific subject
- Agriculture & related industries
- Botany & plant sciences
- Hydrology & the hydrosphere
- Physical geography & topography
- Human geography
- Biodiversity
- Environmental science, engineering & technology
- Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniques
- ISBN:9781138193222