Marine mammals can play important ecological roles in aquatic ecosystems, and their
presence can be key to community structure and function. Consequently, marine mammals …

Cetacean tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand is now over 30 years old and has experienced
substantial growth in visitor numbers and operations. The industry is remarkably diverse …

Over the last decade, significant advances in citizen science have occurred, allowing
projects to extend in scope from the ocean floor to the Milky Way and cover almost …

Social media content is increasingly being validated and used as a valuable source of data
within conservation science. Metadata obtained from social networking sites (SNS) can …

Citizen science (CS) can be an effective means for achieving conservation outcomes while
also generating a range of benefits to participants. According to functionalist theory, similar …

Sources of data other than those derived from conventional research protocols may
contribute valuable information to fill gaps in knowledge about cetacean occurrences and …

Seagrass meadows are complex social-ecological systems. Understanding seagrass
meadows demands a fresh approach integrating “the human dimension”. Citizen science is …

Citizen Science projects involve ordinary people in scientific research, providing new
insights and perspectives. Interested members of the public may contribute valuable …

An understanding of the fine-scale distribution, diversity, and population trends of
endangered cetacean species threatened by anthropogenic activities is key for their …

Understanding species richness patterns in time and space is critical for conservation
management and ecological analyses. But estimates of species richness for a given place …