Citizen science, scientific publication, the Queensland Science Network
At the Home Grown workshops in November 2022, local resident Dr Geoff Edwards spoke on the meaning of the terms ‘science’ and ‘citizen science’ and the scientific status of different outlets for publishing the results of field observations – from social media to peer-reviewed scientific journals. He mentioned the existence of the Queensland Science Network with some 26 natural history and scientific societies as members and encouraged Norfolk Island residents to join one of them. He identified the Norfolk Island Flora and Fauna Society as the peak body on Island for citizen science. Click here for a pdf of the presentation and click here for the video (external link).
Current citizen science projects – entomology
Visiting scientist Dr Anthony Rice presented “Community science for community outcomes” on two current citizen science projects available on the Island:
- Avocado Spotting Bug and Guava Moth host phenology (including Standard Operating Procedure) or “When are plants most suitable for Avocado Spotting Bug and Guava Moth?”
- Fall Armyworm natural enemy surveillance (including Standard Operating Procedure): “Rearing egg and larval parasitoids”.
See the video (external link).
He presented colour slides of beneficial predators and parasitoids.