citizen science Archives - Florida Sea Grant

Episode 9 – Goliath Grouper

May 29, 2024

Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Goliath Grouper.

Goliath grouper are the largest fish in the tropical western Atlantic, growing as large as 8 feet long and weighing up to 800 pounds!

Goliaths have been protected from harvest since the 1990’s and are now a huge diver attraction during summer and fall months when they gather to spawn.

Every year, Florida Sea Grant calls upon citizen scientists to assist with a monitoring project called the Great Goliath Grouper Count and you can participate too!

This project utilizes recreational divers to capture data about Goliath grouper populations around the state. The data collected is a vital tool for fisheries management.

For information about this and other coastal topics, contact your county extension office or visit Florida Sea Grant at flseagrant.org.

Exploring Environmental Interconnectedness and Stewardship through the Eyes on Seagrass Program

April 30, 2024

April marks Participatory Science Month, also known as Citizen Science Month. Florida Sea Grant proudly celebrates the contributions of individual volunteers in coastal and marine research. Whether seasoned participants or

Artificial Reef Monitoring Program Fosters Unforgettable Experience for Citizen Scientist

April 25, 2024

Panhandle Resident Explores Terrapins in Her Backyard Through Participatory Science Program

April 23, 2024

Episode 51 – Citizen Science

March 11, 2024

Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Citizen Science!

Do you want to help to monitor the health of Florida’s coastal ecosystems? You can volunteer and participate in scientific research projects!

Volunteers can help collect and share scientific data that may impact species or habitat management, education, capacity building, policy development, or research.

Florida Sea Grant, in partnership with a variety of national and state agencies and organizations, leads and supports citizen science programs to reach these goals, like adopt a waterway, marine debris cleanup, living shorelines, horseshoe crab tagging, artificial reef monitoring, and marine mammal stranding response, among many others.

You can support your community by getting involved in these programs.