Citizen science initiatives play a crucial role in democratizing scientific research, bridging the gap between the scientific community and the general public. These initiatives empower individuals to contribute to scientific data collection, analysis, and dissemination, encouraging a greater understanding and appreciation of science among laypeople. The participation of citizens in science also allows for more and more frequent collection of data that would otherwise not be possible financially and time-wise for scientists. 

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We have collaborated with citizens through various channels, including partnerships with Ciência Viva and participation in the ANERIS project, as well as through our own initiatives.

Take a peek at our guide for intertidal biodiversity HERE.

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Between 11st May and 15th september our team organized the bioMARatona Norte 2024 - an initiative in which we organized several outings to the beach to mobilize the general population to contribute to science. 

We use the platform MINKA to collect, store and organize biodiversity data. Join here https://minka-sdg.org/projects/biomaratona-norte

Questions about how it works? We have prepared some guides to help you both use the app and the website !

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Events:

• 11th May 2024: Observatório Litoral do Norte, Praia Norte, Viana do Castelo, https://ambiente.cm-viana-castelo.pt/agenda/detail/ciencia-cidada-biomaratona-norte-quantas-especies-consegue-registar-entre-mares

• 12th May 2024, 10h, escoteiros: lobitos da Alcateia 27,Praia de Mindelo

• 20th May 2024 18h30, Núcleo de Estudantes de Biologia da FCUP, Praia do Homem do Leme

• 6th August, 9h30, Centro Ciência Viva Vila do Conde, Praia de Angeiras,  Ciência Viva no Verão

• 7th August, 9h30, Centro Ciência Viva Vila do Conde, Praia de Angeiras, Ciência Viva no Verão

• 7th August, 10h, Centro de Monitorização e Interpretação Ambiental de Matosinhos (CMIA), Praia do Cabo do Mundo, 

• 8th August , 10h, Estação Litoral da Aguda (ELA), Praia da Aguda

• 9th August, 10h, Galeria da biodiversidade, Praia do Homem do Leme,  Ciência Viva no Verão 

• 7th September, 10h, Centro de Monitorização e Interpretação Ambiental de Matosinhos (CMIA), Praia de Angeiras, 

• 7th September, 10h, Observatório Litoral do Norte, Praia Norte, Viana do Castelo,  https://ambiente.cm-viana-castelo.pt/agenda/detail/ciencia-cidada-biomaratona-norte-quantas-especies-consegue-registar-entre-mares-1

Stay tuned for more dates!

(updated 27/09/2024)

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