Marine Estate Citizen Science Corner​

Your library is a place where you can explore, learn, and take part in real science.

At your local Marine Estate Citizen Science Corner, you can:

 
  • Use free science resources and materials
  • Take part in simple, hands-on scientific research
  • Attend workshops and community events
  • Learn from scientists and local experts
  • Contribute observations and data

Anyone can take part. No experience is needed!

What is Citizen Science?

Citizen science is when everyday people take part in real scientific research by collecting and sharing information about the world around them.
  • You do not need any qualification
  • You just need curiosity and a willingness to learn
  • Your observations contribute to real science

Citizen science brings communities and scientists together to better understand and protect the environment.

Why Citizen Science matters for your Marine Estate

Our rivers, estuaries, and coastal environments are constantly changing due to pollution, weather, and human activity.
  • We do not always have enough local data
  • Changes can happen quickly and go unnoticed
  • Local observations help build a clearer picture over time

The information collected is used by scientists, councils, and communities to support better decisions and protect waterways.

Marine projects you can join as a Citizen Scientist

Birdata

Birdata is BirdLife Australia’s national bird monitoring platform and one of the longest running bird databases in the country. It combines data from citizen scientists and researchers to track bird populations and distributions over time.

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Take 3 For The Sea

Take 3 for the Sea is a simple, action-based initiative that encourages people to help reduce marine debris in everyday life. The message is straightforward: take three pieces of rubbish with you when you leave a beach, waterway, or any outdoor space, take three actions to reduce your plastic footprint, and take three people with you on the journey.

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ClimateWatch

ClimateWatch is a national citizen science program developed by Earthwatch Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology, and the University of Melbourne. It focuses on how changes in temperature and rainfall are affecting the seasonal behaviour of plants and animals.ClimateWatch 

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Waterbird Tracker

Waterbird Tracker is a citizen science program that invites communities to record sightings of waterbirds in wetlands, rivers, lakes, and coastal environments. The data collected helps build an understanding of how waterbirds use habitats and how these patterns change over time.

Get Involved

Become a Citizen Scientist and help build knowledge to protect your local marine environments!

The Marine Estate Citizen Science Corners are an initiative funded by the New South Wales Government Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.