How does Citizen Science help Scientists?

Key Points

• Exploring the role of citizen science in supporting scientific research and community involvement.
• Presented slides at a public talk during the Wild Dunedin nature festival.
• Showcased various citizen science projects and their contributions.
• Engaged the public in discussions about environmental science.
• Increased awareness of citizen science benefits among the public.
• Demonstrated successful community engagement in scientific research.
• Highlighted collaborative efforts between scientists and citizens.

Abstract