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Citizen science is hands on, volunteer-based research where everyday people collect environmental data to help answer scientific questions. Citizen science projects can be particularly useful to gather local data and statistics to feed into formal monitoring programs.
Citizen science is a great way to actively participate and get involved in local community projects. Below are just a sample of citizen science projects that are waiting for your input!
Fitzroy Waterwatch
FBA’s TeamTurtleCQ Turtles of Central Queensland
TurtleSAT CoralWatch
CrocWatch
Aussie Bird Count
Birdata
eBird
Australian Conservation Foundation Platy-Project
FrogID
Tangoroa Blue Marine Debris Database
Australian Citizen Science Association
INaturalist
NatureMapr
Questagame
Biocollect
Feral Scan
Coral Watch
Atlas of Living Australia Species Sightings
Soils for Science (University of Queensland)
Wildlife Spotter
Cane Toad Busting
MyPestGuide
Weed Biological Control
Weed Spotters Network Queensland
Bees in the 'burbs
Native Bee Citizen Science Project
The Caterpillar Conundrum
Echidna Watch
Echidna CSI
Koala Map
Koala Tracker
Queensland Glider Network
WomSAT
Australian Biocontrol Hub
BushBlitz - Backyard Species Discovery
Digivol
Checking for Change
ClimateWatch
MangroveWatch
Recycle Mate - Recycle Soldier