Councillor Kate Fulton and marine and coastal scientist Vikki Ambrose at the CoastSnap site at Kinzett Terrace, one of several sites on Nelson's coastline. Citizen scientists are being called to action with a new council initiative tracking Nelson’s coastline. * Erosion at Dashing Rocks ongoing, says Environment Canterbury* "Citizen scientists" are helping the science community in crucial researchOver time, the photos help scientists keep track of changing coastlines. No zoom, editing, or filters should be used on the picture, and the view is predetermined by the placement of the post. Using the photos taken by the public (all weather and all tide photos are encouraged), council scientists like Ambrose can monitor Nelson’s coastline.

Source: Stuff August 03, 2021 23:25 UTC