Science in Society Forum: Citizen science – Understanding our marine environment

Do you want to help care for your local marine environment?
Do you want to be involved in science at a local, national or international level?
Come along and hear about fantastic opportunities to be involved in real marine science projects, without the need for any formal training. Presenters from three different marine citizen science programs will share their experience of working with communities to further the scientific understanding of our marine environment.
Guest speakers include:
Dr Gretta Pecl – Redmap Project
Dr Catriona MacLeod – Your Marine Values Study
Dr Neville Barrett – National Science Week 2013: Explore the Seafloor