Expert birders (or those interested in learning) help collect data on migratory seabirds in the Northeast as Stellwagen Bank Seabird Stewards.
The citizen science data collected is used to compare the relative abundance of seabirds over time to help understand populations, their possible impacts on local ecosystems, and detect changes in the environment, particularly in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. In celebration of Citizen Science Month, learn more about how you can get involved in your community! (Photo: Evelyn Ganson/NOAA. Image description: Five adults on a boat looking out over the water through binoculars.)
















