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Participatory Science
Public Participation in the Scientific Process
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Public Participation in the Scientific Process
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Public Participation in the Scientific Process
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Sea Grant and Participatory Science

The Sea Grant Participatory Science (PS) Network facilitates interaction among Sea Grant PS initiatives nation-wide. In addition, it provides professional development training for participatory science practitioners and shares best practices for implementing place-based participatory science efforts. With over 80 projects, Sea Grant is a vital collaborator and resource in the field. Using participatory science widely as a place-based research, outreach and education strategy to address the four National Sea Grant focus areas (see below), Sea Grant works to provide inclusive and equitable opportunities for diverse participants and partners to advance science and inform decision-making.

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Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development

Understand and serve as stewards of our local coastal and marine resources
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Healthy Coastal Ecosystems

Maintain and restore thriving coastal ecosystems
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Resilient Communities and Economies

Understand risks, reduce vulnerabilities and respond effectively to destructive events
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Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

Support and improve fishery and aquaculture sectors

Disclaimer: While “citizen science” is a widely recognized term, the use of “citizen” can be perceived as exclusionary. Additionally, the term "community science" has its roots in the environmental justice movement and represents projects started purely at the community level by community for the community. As such, Sea Grant uses the term “participatory science” to refer to its programs in which members of the public are engaged to participate in the scientific process. Sea Grant feels this term more accurately represents our goals in engaging the public in scientific research.

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