08Oct 2025 by Andrea Mason No Comments
Have You Registered Yet?

Have You Registered Yet?

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Have You Registered Yet?? #CitSciOz25 We are excited to see the Conference Program which features an impressive line-up of speakers representing diverse fields and perspectives in citizen science from across the globe! And you get to choose between bats or fungi for your Tuesday eventing side event! Conference topics span a broad spectrum, including public health, biodiversity, science communication, industry partnerships, innovation, fungi, First Nations cultural knowledge, climate change, species loss, invasive species, biosecurity, education, youth engagement, technology, waterways and catchments, marine conservation, policy, and resilience. Featuring: • Six Keynote speakers • Themed talks: 15-minute presentations (including Q&A) grouped with similar topics in concurrent sessions. • Ignite talks: Brief 5-minute presentations delivered in speed sessions with a group discussion at the end of each session. • Panel sessions: 60-minute discussions…
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08Oct 2025 by Andrea Mason No Comments
Keynote Speakers #CitSciOz25

Keynote Speakers #CitSciOz25

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Book you tickets NOW to hear our amazing #CitSciOz25 keynote speakers: Fiona Sutton Wilson, CEO Earthwatch Australia - "Global Goals to Local Action: Citizen science at the Intersection" Dr Tom May, Principal Research Scientist (Mycology), Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - "Closing the Circle – Encouraging and Enhancing Linkages Between Citizen Scientists and Scientists" Dr Amanda Caples, Lead Scientist, Victoria - "Now, New, Next" Gregory Andrews, Managing Director, Lyrebird Dreaming Pty Ltd - "Healing Country, Empowering Communities: Citizen Science for a Resilient Future" Esther Gonstalla, Author and Information Designer - "Infographics in Science Communication" Dr. Susanne Hecker, Chairwoman @European Citizen Science Association / Museum für Naturkunde Berlin - "Shaping Policy, Strengthening Communities: Citizen Science as a European Catalyst for Change" Book your tickets now via our website! https://citizenscience.org.au/citscioz25 HT @earthwatch_aus, @royalbotanicgardensvic…
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22Aug 2025 by Andrea Mason No Comments

2025 ACSA Management Committee nominations NOW OPEN!

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Nominate by September 12, 2025 Do you think it’s important to ensure everyone in the community can play a part in answering big questions and solving big problems using science? Are you interested in supporting the growth of citizen science to make this happen.If you answered yes to these questions, consider nominating yourself to join the Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) Committee! Joining the ACSA Committee is a great opportunity to offer your expertise in shaping the future of ACSA and the citizen science community. It also provides unique networking and learning opportunities about citizen science nationally and globally.ACSA Committee positions are voluntary 2-year terms from 2025 AGM to 2027 AGM. You can self-nominate using the form below. General Member - 3 positions Office-bearers are voluntary 1-year term from  2025 AGM to 2026 AGM.  Nominations of candidates for…
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18Jul 2025 by Andrea Mason No Comments

South Australian marine algal bloom 2025

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A harmful algal bloom (HAB) has been causing widespread marine mortality and habitat damage in South Australia, triggered by a combination of environmental factors including nutrient upwellings, flood discharges, heatwaves, calm seas, and decomposing marine vegetation. More than 12,000 observations across over 400 species have been submitted to the SA Marine Mortality Events project on iNaturalist by divers, fishers, beachgoers, and coastal residents. Mass deaths of fish, sharks, rays, invertebrates, and seabirds have been recorded along large sections of South Australia’s coastline, including parts of the Spencer Gulf, the head of Gulf St Vincent, the metropolitan Adelaide beaches and the Coorong. There is also new evidence that the bloom is spreading into Adelaide Metropolitan waterways, including the Port River, home to the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. The South Australian community have…
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25Jun 2025 by Andrea Mason No Comments
CitSciOz25 Open for Contributions and Registrations

CitSciOz25 Open for Contributions and Registrations

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We’re thrilled to announce that the call for contributions for CitSciOz25 is now officially open! closes July 4 Our 2025 program aims to bring together diverse voices from across the field whose insights and experiences will inspire meaningful discussion around the conference’s central theme “A Catalyst for Change”. We invite you to register for CitSciOz25. Take advantage of the member discounts and early-bird registrations which are now open  For all conference updates go to https://citizenscience.org.au/citscioz25/
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31Mar 2025 by Andrea Mason No Comments

Empowering Conservation: Citizen Scientists Take on Bat Research

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Empowering Conservation: Citizen Scientists Take on Bat Research Bats play a crucial role in our ecosystems—pollinating plants, controlling insect populations, and contributing to biodiversity. However, a negative perception has contributed to barriers to conservation and research for bats, along with the need for specialist equipment and skills. Previous research has shown that these ‘non-charismatic species’ tend to attract less funding, resources, and demand for conservation and research, making this a critical barrier to their protection and to the benefits they provide us. Citizen science has the potential to address some of these challenges by engaging the public in hands-on research, increasing data collection capacity, and fostering positive attitudes towards these often-overlooked species. By involving more people in research efforts, can we expand knowledge, shift perceptions, and help bridge the resource…
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02Dec 2024 by Andrea Mason No Comments
ACSA Management Committee

ACSA Management Committee

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At the Annual General Meeting of the Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA), 20th November 2024, the following were appointed to the Management Committee click here Chair    Annie Lane Vice Chair    Stephanie von GavelTreasurer     Darryl Ebenezer Secretary     Mary-Lou GittinsGeneral members    Steve Turton,  Lisa Evans, Michelle Neil,  Larissa Braz Sousa, Bridie Schultz, and Jessie LongmuirChapter Chairs Daniel Harris-Pascal (ACT), Lynette Plenderleith (NSW), Eva Ford (QLD), Pat Bonney (VIC), Sylvia Clarke (SA) and Alex Chapman (WA) 
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