Learn about Citizen Science & Experience ReefX

Coastal Natives is a not-for-profit organisation on a mission to inspire new ocean lovers and conservationists through film, art and community.

Coastal Natives

Learn about citizen science marine science projects all over the world, then zoom in to our local waters and learn all about ReefX.

ArtScience Museum

This event is part of the Waves of Change Festival 2023 held at ArtScience Museum on the 5th to 27th of August 2023.Learn about Citizen Science &amp; Experience ReefXCurious about how you can contribute to science-based research without a science degree? Scientists can’t be everywhere and that’s where the rest of us can help fill the gap. In this session, you&#x27;ll be introduced to various marine conservation citizen science projects by the team from Coastal Natives, providing you a global overview of projects where citizen scientists can share information and collect data that further scientific research and the protection of species and our environment. In the second half of the session, learn about ReefX and jump straight into a marine life quiz! ReefX is an initiative for recreational scuba divers to contribute towards local reef conservation work in Singapore. On their expeditions, you will get involved with every aspect, from measuring sea cucumbers and recording depths of fish, to taking ID shots (maybe even creating a new biodiversity record!). Through this experience, you will help input data for researchers and undertake first-hand marine conservation work!About the host: Marine Stewards is a non-profit organisation founded in 2019 that seeks to make marine conservation mainstream and accessible in Singapore. They currently manage the ReefX and FishX programmes, where they activate sea sports enthusiasts and empower them as citizen sientists. Location: ArtScience Cinema, Level 4For the full festival line-up, click <a href="http://www.wavesofchangefestival.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>!Please note that there are limited seats to all talks. Priority would be given to ticket holders and visitors are highly encouraged to pre-book for events. Event registration begins 15 minutes before the start of the event. 5 minutes after the start of each segment, all unaccounted seats will be released for walk-in guests at a first come first served basis.Notice of Filming and PhotographyPhotography and video recording may occur at the venue for the purpose of promoting our activities. Parents and guardians, please advise facilitators if you would like your child to be excluded from this.CancellationsShould you be unable to attend, please cancel your ticket as soon as possible so that someone else may enjoy the experience. You can also email us at info@coastalnatives.sg. Thank you!(﻿Photo by Mok Wai Hoe)

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