Citizen Science
Collaborations
Graduate Student Work
Pioneering a Citizen Science Approach to Monitor Landings of Pelagic Sargassum
Piloting a Citizen Science Approach to Monitor Pelagic Sargassum landings in South Florida
Lessons and challenges in piloting a citizen science project to monitor pelagic Sargassum landings in South Florida
Undergraduate Work
Using Citizen Science Photographs and in situ sampling to measure abundance of Sargassum landings
Related Publications
Want to Help Out Scientists?
The Marine Macroalgae Research Lab at Florida International University (MMRL-FIU) is part
of a network in the Caribbean Region dedicated to monitoring the invasions of pelagic
Sargassum on Caribbean beaches. While satellite imagery can estimate the abundance of
Sargassum influx in the region, local observations are just as valuable in refining the actual
scope of the Sargassum landing on Caribbean coasts. And to get the community involve, we use the app
Epicollect5, a free, open-source citizen science app that is both compatible with Android and IOS, available to
download below.
Click One of the Protocols Below for Instructions
EZ Sargassum – Quick & Public-Friendly Citizen Science Protocol
Sargassum Watch – Citizen Science Protocol
Sargazo Facil – Protocolo de ciencia ciudadana rápido y amigable para el público
Monitoreo de Sargassum – Protocolo de ciencia ciudadana
Sargasse facile – Méthodologie rapide et conviviale d’une science citoyenne