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News and stories

Citizen scientists take to the streets to map the hottest spots in 10 U.S. cities

July 24, 2019

Summer sunset and the "Ed Koch"(Queensborough) Bridge in New York City as seen on June 6, 2011.

Citizen science volunteers give time and data to national marine sanctuaries

April 19, 2019

Beach Watch volunteers collect data on birds and marine mammals.

6 ways you can be a citizen scientist for NOAA

April 11, 2019

Volunteers measure juvenile oysters to restore them to the Great Bay Estuary.

Podcast: Citizen scientists help monitor marine life during Sanctuary Ocean Count

March 22, 2019

A humpback whale surfaces near the island of Maui.

Citizen science program at Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary celebrates 25 years

November 1, 2018

Demonstrating surveying techniques to volunteers.

The sound of science: Students identify solar storm from audio of satellite data

October 18, 2018

GOES sonification of solar activity.

Endangered steller sea lions get a closer look from citizen scientists

May 30, 2018

Sea lion pups rest on an Aleutian Beach.

Story map: Citizen science and the power of the crowd

April 1, 2018

Marine debris clean-up in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands.

Ever dream of becoming a scientist? Dream no more.

April 12, 2017

Become a NOAA citizen scientist

NOAA citizen scientists at work in the field.

LiMPETS Teacher Workshops

Two students conduct researching using a quadrat in a marshy area.

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