Citizen Scientists Celebrate First Ever Nahant Bioblitz
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On Sunday, September 20, Ocean Genome Legacy and Nahant S.W.I.M. Inc. (Safer Waters in Massachusetts) rallied local citizen scientists to explore and protect their beaches at the first Nahant Bioblitz, an exciting "scavenger hunt" for marine biodiversity.
Our 58 participants and 17 volunteers explored five beaches, recorded 41 datasheets, and documented 203 observations of marine life.
Citizen scientists like these Bioblitzers help us understand how biodiversity changes over time: If marine species appear on or disappear from a beach, it could disrupt the ecosystem and harm fishing, swimming, and recreation.
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