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Citizen scientists are filling research gaps created by the pandemic

  • Written by Theresa Crimmins, Director, USA National Phenology Network, University of Arizona
Citizen scientists are filling research gaps created by the pandemicA volunteer looks for waterbirds at Point Reyes National Seashore in California during the National Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count.Kerry W/Flickr, CC BY

The rapid spread of COVID-19 in 2020 disrupted field research and environmental monitoring efforts worldwide. Travel restrictions and social distancing forced scientists to cancel...

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