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Citizen Scientists Help Identify 1,272 Marine Turtles in the Philippines

Divers and snorkelers have helped identify 1,272 endangered Green (Chelonia mydas) and Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) across the Philippines, simply by sharing their photographs. By doing so they’ve become what is known as citizen scientists.

Press ReleaseSally SnowMay 23, 2020turtle, world turtle day, conservation, philippines, pawikan, citizen science, NOAA, MWWP, Green Fins, DENR-BMB, Green turtle, turtleidph, hawksbill turtle, scuba diving, Freediving, snorkellingComment

VOLUNTEER BLOG

Smile!

Walking in the street by my home in Mexico I can be as lonely as in a misty forest. Things are different here in the Philippines; everyone says ‘hello’ or calls my name. When I first arrived in Donsol local people commented that I never smiled, that I was lulong (crazy). But I am shy! It’s not so easy for me to talk with people. However, I’ve never seen a group of guys trying so hard to make you feel happy…

volunteerLarge Marine Vertebrates Research Institute PhilippinesSeptember 12, 2017LAMAVE, Donsol, Volunteer, Buntanding International Office, Whale shark, FreedivingComment

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