Stirring the strategic direction of scuba diving marine Citizen Science: A survey of active and potential participants.

ABSTRACT: Citizen Science (CS) strengthens the relationship between society and science through education and engagement, with win-win benefits. Marine Citizen Science (MCS) is increasingly popular, thanks to society's growing interest in marine environments and marine issues. Scuba diving significantly increases the potential of MCS, thanks to the skills and behavioural properties of people who participate in the sport. To be able to exploit this potential, however, MCS needs to face challenges related to CS, to scuba diving activities and to the broader scuba diving industry. In particular, engagement and recruitment of potential volunteers, as well as retention of active participants, represent key milestones. In order to reach these milestones, information is required on current participation le

SUBMITTER: Lucrezi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6095588 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature