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Community Science

Big coastline. Big water. Big responsibility.

Here are some awesome community science initiatives you can participate in! Tag #OceanWeekCanada to let us know how you got involved.

Beach & Shoreline Cleanups

Organize a beach or shoreline cleanup in your community. Litter harms wildlife and ecosystems, but you can help to restore them by picking up trash. Many organizations lead and support beach and shoreline cleanups. Check out these and get involved:

Water Rangers Testkits

The first step in protecting water is understanding its contents. Imagine if every community near a waterbody had the tools to care for it and had access to enough data to determine its health. You can start by testing the water quality of your local waterbody with a test kit.

GET INVOLVED

eOceans

Join the global effort to protect and restore ocean health by downloading the eOceans app. Log marine life, pollution, or human activities you observe along the coastline to guide research and policy, even if you’re not near the ocean.

GET INVOLVED

Find Your Science Passion

Discover citizen science projects tailored to your interests with SciStarter. Explore opportunities by areas of interest:

FIND A PROJECT

Discover Nature, Share Your Findings

Discover the rich biodiversity in your surroundings with iNaturalist Canada. Record your observations, engage with fellow nature enthusiasts, and contribute to important scientific research. Be part of something meaningful.

EXPLORE NATURE

But wait, there’s more!

Be Part of the Solution

The Government of Canada’s portal allows you to find citizen science projects across Canada. You can contribute to important research while making a difference in your community.

DISCOVER HOW

Help Protect Beluga Whales

Become a citizen scientist and contribute to beluga whale research. Capture snapshots of belugas or classify Beluga Bits images to help protect these amazing creatures.

HELP THE BELUGAS

Uncover Microscopic Threats

Contribute to microplastic research and help fight plastic pollution. Use Ocean Diagnostics tools to collect and analyze data, helping scientists understand the extent of this global issue.

JOIN THE FIGHT