What can you learn from dead birds? With enough volunteers, a lot
The University of Washington's Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team, or COASST, is a network of nearly a thousand volunteers who walk beaches in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California. Those citizen scientists are counting dead birds and their work has been critical to understanding the effects of warming ocean waters on the marine ecosystem.
Guests:
Julia Parrish, Associate Dean at the University of Washington's College for the Environment and founder of COASST
Carl Haynie, COASST volunteer
Relevant Links:
COASST Website
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