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The importance of citizen science in #ecology will not only increase with technological advances, but also because of cuts to federally-funded research. 🌎🧪

nytimes.comCitizen Scientists Are Accelerating Ecology Research, Study Suggests

28/7/25, 11:03 pm12 reposts44 likes

Robin Martinez

@robinsmartinez.bsky.social

29 July 2025

This calls for more citizen-oriented training on how to conduct research ... taking science out of the academy and into the public.

Greg Forcey

@gregforcey.com

29 July 2025

This could help offset cuts to research funding. Scientists still need to get paid for their work though.

🇻🇪 K-le 🇦🇺

@klesita.bsky.social

29 July 2025

I find again and again that passionate citizens can be so dedicated. Traditional owners, wildlife rescue groups, bird watchers, among others have great hands-on knowledge indispensable to #science #ecology #biology

Greg Forcey

@gregforcey.com

29 July 2025

Definitely! It's a great way to study animals on such large-scales that would not have been possible prior to the smartphone.