Celebrating Citizen Science Month

Citizen science is valuable in expanding our knowledge of the underwater world and allows anyone, anywhere to get involved in scientific research that brings about real change.

Our citizen science projects provide vital data that helps us learn more about the ocean. Whether you live by the coast or inland, you can get involved in collecting evidence to better protect our seas. Find out more about the power of citizen science here.

There are lots of ways to take part in Citizen Science Month at the Marine Conservation Society and we’re challenging our supporters to take part in one citizen science activity this April.

What do I need to do?

1. Choose which of our activities you’d like to get involved in
2. Find out what you need to do by reading our webpages or attend one of our online training sessions
3. The fun bit - head outside and take part!
4. Share your pictures with us on social media @mcsuk
5. Print off your certificate (at the bottom of this page)

We’ll be holding some online training sessions at the beginning of April and hosting lots of in-person events around the country during Citizen Science Month.

Thank you for accepting our Citizen Science Month challenge – you're now a citizen scientist!

You’ve done something amazing for our ocean and contributed to scientific research that will create real change. Together with citizen scientists around the UK, your effort expands scientific knowledge and provides evidence which we can use to campaign for change to better protect our ocean.