This book introduces a range of citizen science approaches to the coastal and marine sciences, introducing a variety of case studies. It goes beyond the narrow definition of citizen science, and also includes the contributions to science provided by the wider tourism industry. Various methods are discussed, including traditional surveys, the use of social media and GPS tracking as sources for data, and citizen science contributions through online platforms and apps, as well as tour operator sighting logs.
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This book introduces a range of citizen science approaches to the coastal and marine sciences, introducing a variety of case studies. It goes beyond the narrow definition of citizen science, and also includes the contributions to science provided by the wider tourism industry.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781527587854
Publisert
2022-11-21
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Høyde
212 mm
Bredde
148 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
260

Om bidragsyterne

Dr Michael Lück is a Professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. He is founding co-chair of the International Coastal and Marine Tourism Society. His research focuses on coastal and marine tourism, and he has published many peer-reviewed journal articles, (co-)edited 13 volumes on tourism, and co-authored the text Tourism (2nd edition, 2020). Dr Brooke A. Porter works as instructional designer developing accessible content for multiple sectors related to development. She has worked in various capacities with NGOs, international aid agencies and educational institutions around the world. She has also published in a number of international journals and has recently edited two volumes on gender biases in fieldwork.