Ocean Sanctuaries: Citizen scientists sought for projects in San Diego By Ashley Mackin 03:52p.m. Nov 4, 2015 Experienced divers and casual ocean-goers alike are needed to assist the newly formed Ocean Sanctuaries marine research group conduct its research projects. Founded last year by La Jolla resident Michael Bear and Barbara Lloyd of Mira Mesa, Ocean Sanctuaries has three programs that depend on citizen scientists.
Experienced divers and casual ocean-goers alike are needed to assist the newly formed Ocean Sanctuaries marine research group conduct its research projects. Founded last year by La Jolla resident Michael Bear and Barbara Lloyd of Mira Mesa, Ocean Sanctuaries has three programs that depend on citizen scientists.
Each of its projects involves contributing to a scientific database to create a baseline of what species are found in San Diego waters. “Due to recent changes in climate and ocean conditions, scientists need baseline studies more and more,” Bear said. “These provide a snapshot in time of what species were in a particular location at a particular time of year, so later, researchers can go back and reference that data.”
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