Participatory Science

Participatory science (aka “citizen science) is the way forward. It not only facilitates data collection, fosters public engagement and understanding in marine conservation, but it also, essentially, expands what is known about the ocean and the conservation strategies that are needed. Participatory science empowers communities to actively steward their ocean spaces and collaborative enable capacity sharing, fostering a deeper understanding of the ocean and the need for collective action.

**For clarity, we only include OPEN ACCESS papers here, but suggest using “Google Scholar” or other reputable search engines to find relevant studies.