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There may be 10 times as many citizen scientists in Australia as we thought – and that’s great news for science

The Conversation · · 1068 words · By Adam Smith; Gregory Andrews; Steve Turton

The article discusses the growing role of citizen scientists in Australia, highlighting historical contributions, modern initiatives, and the value of public participation in scientific research. It emphasizes the impact of citizen science on conservation and knowledge generation while noting current funding limitations.

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“Until recently, the number of citizen scientists in Australia was estimated at between 100,000 and 130,000 people.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a total area of 7,688…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Australian Survivor: Australia V The World, also known as Survivor: Australia V The World, is the thirteenth season of Australian Survivor and the eleventh to air on Network 10, premiering on 17 Augus…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Amazing Race Australia is an Australian adventure reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race. Following the premise of other versions in the Amazing Race franchise, the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amazing_Race_Australia
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“My survey of about 20 key organisations suggests there are likely more than a million in Australia.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2019–20 Australian bushfire season, also known as the Black Summer, was one of the most intense and catastrophic fire seasons on record in Australia. Exceptionally dry conditions, a lack of soil m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019–20_Australian_bushfire_se…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a total area of 7,688…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pakistan cricket team toured Australia from October to December 2019 to play two Tests and three Twenty20 International (T20I) matches. The Test series formed part of the inaugural 2019–2021 ICC W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistani_cricket_team_in_Aust…
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“Charles Darwin neglected to finish his medical degree in favour of studying corals.”
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“Ferdinand von Mueller started as a passionate botanist who migrated from Germany in 1847.”
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Wikipedia: Ferdinand von Mueller confirms he was a German-born botanist appointed government botanist for Victoria, Australia, implying migration in 1847.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Clara Christine Maria Wehl (née Mueller; 1833 – 31 July 1901) was a German-born Australian botanist. She is known for her contributions to Australian botany through her scientific collections in Austr…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Baron Sir Ferdinand Jacob Heinrich von Mueller, (German: Müller; 30 June 1825 – 10 October 1896) was a German-Australian physician, geographer, and most notably, a botanist. He was appointed governme…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Johann August Ludwig Preiss (21 November 1811 – 21 May 1883) was a German-born British botanist and zoologist.
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“Mueller realised the task was too big and set about building a network of passionate collectors.”
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“Over the next 40 years, more than 1,500 amateur botanists sent him samples.”
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“In 1870, Victorian farmers identified the giant Gippsland earthworm and sent it to professional scientists for confirmation.”
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“In 1973, a central Queensland fencing contractor rediscovered the bridled nailtail wallaby (presumed extinct).”
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“In 1994, David Noble found the last remaining stand of a tree long thought extinct.”
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“Jürgen Otto and his collaborators have named 64 species of peacock spiders.”
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“Jan Pope and her daughter Sophie Kalkowski-Pope found a huge and unusual coral meadow in the Great Barrier Reef.”
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“Australian citizen scientists contributed 10,000 species observations on iNaturalist between 2008–14.”
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“More than 10,000 species observations are posted daily on iNaturalist.”
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“The Australian government will spend A$15 billion on science this fiscal year.”
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“Less than $10 million will go to citizen science from the A$15 billion science budget.”
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“Indigenous science overlaps with Traditional Ecological Knowledge.”
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“Cultural burning uses weather, fuel and ecological indicators to support biodiversity.”
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“Seasonal calendars tied to flowering plants and wildlife movements shaped practical decisions about when to collect bush tucker.”
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“Australian citizen scientists contributed 10,000 species observations on iNaturalist between 2008–14.”
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“Citizen science data is now recognized in Australia’s Strategy for Nature and State of the Environment reports.”
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