Citizen Science Show

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Welcome to the Citizen Science Show, a place to share stories of purpose about ecology. We explore the diverse activities of passionate people who record observations, gather empirical evidence and use technology to uncover scientific proof for positive social, cultural and political change. We hope that these stories will inspire and encourage you to take action and become a Citizen Scientist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#003 - Pip Kiernan | Clean Up Australia 14.04.2022 36:05

On this episode of Citizen Science Show, Pip Kiernan talks about how Clean Up Australia, a grass roots organization, has been tracking the trend of rubbish for over thirty years and publishing a comprehensive data analysis in the annual rubbish report. The data reveals how plastic continues to grow as the largest waste problem year after year. The annual rubbish report has become an important tool...

#002 Beneath the Surface: What Richard Nicholls is Finding in Our Harbour 08.04.2022 28:42

Richard Nicholls has spent more than two decades diving beneath the calm surface of Sydney Harbour, and what he sees there rarely matches the postcard view from shore. As the organiser of Dive Against Debris at Dive Centre Manly, Richard has helped reveal a hidden accumulation of waste that continues to threaten marine life despite growing public awareness. Dive Against Debris began in 2001, inspi...

#001 Flake is Shark and Ray with Ryan Pereira at the Irukandji Centre 01.04.2022 26:27

Ryan and his partner Leah have been fortunate to turn a shared passion into a conservation-focused mission through the Irukandji Center. What began as Ryan working in a maintenance role at a small marine facility eventually evolved into ownership and a complete reimagining of its purpose. Rather than operating as a tourism venture, the center was reshaped to focus on conservation, education, and c...