S2 E15: Save the Reef from your Sofa: Citizen Science with Nicole Senn

Did you know you can help with coral research on the Great Barrier Reef without even leaving your couch? On this week's episode of Word on the Reef, get ready to swipe right on high-value corals as we dive into the incredible world of citizen science.

Our guest is Nicole Senn, Head of Engagement at Citizens of the Reef and passionate ocean advocate, who reveals how everyday people all over the world are helping monitor coral health - no snorkel or flippers required! Nicole shares how the data you analyse on your phone or laptop can make a real-world difference for Reef conservation... And win you a free trip to the real Reef!

Find out how you can become a citizen scientist, contribute to global coral research, and be part of the solution.

Find out More:

• www.greatreefcensus.org
• www.instagram.com/citizensofthereef

Chapters

• 3:45 From Sex & The City to Saving the Reef
• 5:46 Citizens of the Reef
• 6:24 The Great Reef Census
• 12:58 Coolest discoveries on the Reef
• 15:46 The Great Reef Census goes Global
• 17:31 How to volunteer to gather data on the Reef
• 20:54 How to help analyse corals from your couch
• 27:45 Census champions... and how to win a free Reef trip
• 30:25 What if I make a mistake in my coral analysis?
• 31:56 Why coral analysis is your next addiction
• 32:56 Benefits of the program for school children
• 34:51 What is the data used for?
• 42:12 Does the Census help monitor coral bleaching?