Bite-sized Science: Marine Debris
One person's trash is another person's treasure? Learn about citizen science opportunities related to marine debris.
One person's trash is another person's treasure? Learn about citizen science opportunities related to marine debris.
In this introductory training, you will be introduced to ArcGIS Desktop, the primary product used by professionals to compile, analyze, and manage geographic information. You will learn the most commonly used GIS skills in the industry today by completing "real-world" exercises that will build your confidence using GIS, increase your awareness about GIS data sources, and help you explore GIS tools to enhance your program and research projects.
We are studying Horse-shoe crabs in Collier and Lee County and we want your help! Come to a training event to learn how you can work with biologists in collecting vital scientific data about horseshoe crab populations and nesting behavior. Learn how to conduct surveys, collect scientific in-formation, and tag horse-shoe crabs for a nation-wide mark recapture study.
Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch is volunteer-based, citizen science project. The goals of the project are to establish Miami-Dade County's population based off of surveys performed during spawning season.