Citizen Science projects on alien species in Europe
EASIN webpage devoted to Citizen Science initiatives on alien and invasive alien species in Europe has been updated and organized to provide information at European and Country level.
EASIN webpage devoted to Citizen Science initiatives on alien and invasive alien species in Europe has been updated and organized to provide information at European and Country level.
Citizen Science allows collaboration between scientists and the public to co-generate greater knowledge and understanding of nature and environment: marine Citizen Science is rapidly gaining interest and there are many smartphone applications available
Waarneming, a citizen science site for natural observations and biodiversity monitoring in the Netherlands, reported the first observation of Asian hornet, Vespa velutina, in the Netherlands.
JRC has released the source code of the Smartphone application “Invasive Alien Species Europe” (allowing reporting of invasive species of Union concern under EU Regulation 1143/2014), under the General Public License GNU GPLv3.
Citizen scientists play an important role in providing biodiversity data. It is therefore crucial to understand the concerns and motivations of voluntary recorders to ensure their continued enthusiasm and involvement.
It is peak season for alien species, also known as non-native species to Europe, whether highly invasive or not. Plants and shrubs are blooming, animals and insects are buzzing around. Take the chance to spot them near your living place, in parks and natural areas, to help protecting biodiversity.
Celebrate World Environment Day (5th of June) by protecting European native biodiversity from invasive species! Your daily actions can prevent biological invasions.
Citizen Science programs aim at creating a bridge between science and the general public, actively involving citizens in research projects.
Pet trade moves thousands of species around the globe, opening the door to unwanted organisms being released into new environments, with subsequent adverse ecological and economical impacts.
Recreational fishermen can constitute an important source of data on alien fish species, analogous to citizen science, as fishermen now frequently share their experiences through online platforms (blogs, forums, social networks, fishery websites).