COASST is a citizen science project of the University of Washington in partnership with state, tribal and federal agencies, environmental organizations, and community groups. COASST believes citizens of coastal communities are essential scientific partners in monitoring marine ecosystem health. By collaborating with citizens, natural resource management agencies and environmental organizations, COASST works to translate long-term monitoring into effective marine conservation solutions.
Volunteer “Grunion Greeters” experience a grunion run and witness the remarkable behavior of the silvery little fish as they come completely ashore to spawn. Volunteers monitor local California beaches and collect basic information during a grunion run. The data are used by Pepperdine University researchers conducting studies on these charismatic fish and to ensure their protection on the beach.
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Karen MartinNational Marine Fisheries Service
LiMPETS (Long-term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students) is an environmental monitoring and education program for students, educators, and volunteer groups throughout California. Approximately 3,500 teachers and students along the coast of California are collecting rocky intertidal and sandy beach data as part of the LiMPETS network. Join us—learn the process of science and help to protect our local marine ecosystems.
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Claire FacklerUniversity of California Santa BarbaraFarallones Marine Sanctuary AssocationUniversity of California Santa CruzMonterey Bay National Marine SanctuaryChannel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
A worldwide network with over 12,000 registrants providing real-time weather data to the US National Weather Service, and through their MADIS system made available to forecasters throughout the world.
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National Weather ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AgencySteve Dimse