Citizen Science for Coastal and Marine Conservation (Hardcover)

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. .

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Earthscan Oceans
Release date:	October 2017
First published:	2018
Editors:	John A. Cigliano • Heidi L Ballard
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	298
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-19319-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Aquaculture & fishing: practice & techniques Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Adult education Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Agriculture & related industries Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Physical geography > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Human geography > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > Biodiversity Promotions
LSN:	1-138-19319-4
Barcode:	9781138193192

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