Citizen Science in the Philippines

The community's extreme perception of volunteerism (97%) for conservation on a small island relates to the limited resources and coastline vulnerability. This probably results in various types of citizen scientists associated with different coastal biodiversity projects. To elucidate these aspects, I explored the public’s perception of participation in biodiversity conservation, the citizen science groups and their engagements (including profile by gender, age, and frequency of activity), as well as the potential ecological drawback of the engagement (primarily involving Independent Citizen Scientists). Results suggest that the public has a high perception of willingness to participate in citizen science (with three Types of Citizen Scientists). Gender prevalence in the participation is evident (suggesting viable options of participation for both genders) while the age and frequency of activities suggest that younger and more active individuals are significantly present in one type (Independent Citizen Scientists). Data gathering and public services demonstrate the contribution of citizen science to productive coastal biodiversity engagements on the island, although a potentially misguided activity, is also identified. It is emphasized, however, that this does not discourage any type of citizen scientists. This study recommends policy formulation and extended interventions in the island’s coastal biodiversity programs

Biodiversity · Biology · Citizen science · Environmental resource management · Fishery · Geography · Marine Biodiversity · Coastal and Marine Management · Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies · Environmental Science · Species Distribution and Climate Change · Ecology · Geology · Oceanography

• Engagement in science through citizen science

  Open Access•Tina B Phillips, Heidi L Ballard et al.•Science Education•2019

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• Citizen science can improve conservation science, natural resource management, and environmental protection

  Open Access•Duncan C McKinley, Abe J Miller-Rushing et al.•Biological Conservation•2017

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• Global change and local solutions

  Open Access•Elli J Theobald, Ailene K Ettinger et al.•Biological Conservation•2015

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• Citizen science highlights litter associated with Covid-19 as a potential threat on the island of Mindanao, Philippines

  Open Access•Neil Angelo S Abreo, Vladimer Kobayashi•Journal of Marine and Island…•2021

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• Impact assessment of citizen science

  Open Access•Uta Wehn, Mohammad Gharesifard et al.•Sustainability Science•2021

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• Citizen experts in participatory governance

  Open Access•Eva Krick•Current Sociology•2022

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