Perspectives in Marine Citizen Science
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Citizen science can be defined as the process by which any non-scientist collects data or uses the scientific method under the guidance or mentorship of a scientist. This article presents an overview of several marine citizen-science projects as practiced by three non-profit organizations.
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Correction Notice: Perspectives in Marine Citizen Science
[This corrects the article on p. 56 in vol. 17, PMID: 27047591.].
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