Coastal and Ocean Resources

BeachObserver

Promote citizen science, develop baseline data, analyze change

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Ocean Sanctuaries

Introduction to Tidepool Biology for Citizen Scientists

Educate the public about tide pooling

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Ongoing through May 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM

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Marine LitterWatch

Marine debris monitoring

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Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks

Mayo Peninsula Parks Horseshoe Crab Counts

Count yearly population of spawning horseshoe crabs at Mayo Peninsula Parks, Anne Arundel County Maryland

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Seattle Audubon Society

Puget Sound Seabird Survey

Gather valuable data on wintering seabirds in Puget Sound.

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Trash Information and Data for Education and solutions (TIDES)

Trash free seas

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Puget Sound Seabird Survey

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