Justification - SAFMC Citizen Science Research Priorities

Sup doc for CSC PROJECT 32_SAFMC Citizen Science Research Priorities

SAFMC Citizen Science Research Priorities Tool:

SAFMC Citizen Science Project Idea Portal

Please complete the form to share your citizen science project idea with the SAFMC’s Citizen Science Program. The information gathered in this form will be used to inform the citizen science research priorities which are updated every two years and guide the types of projects the Program supports and pursues. Projects developed under the SAFMC’s Citizen Science Program typically do not include payment to fishermen.

• Name:

• Email:

• City:

• State:

• Phone:

• Association with fishery (check all that apply):

  • Private Recreational

  • Commercial

  • For-Hire

  • Wholesale/Dealer/Retail

  • Non-governmental organization

  • Scientist/Researcher

  • Other (list)

• What is the purpose of the project (e.g. the ‘what’ and the ‘why’)?

• Provide a brief description of the project idea and how it would improve conservation and management (5-7 sentences).

• Does the project fit under one or more of the Council’s Citizen Science Research Priorities?

  • Yes

  • No

  • I’m not sure

If yes, please identify the priority or priorities it addresses. (Please note: Citizen Science Research Priorities are updated every two years.)

• Have you spoken with a researcher/scientist about your project idea? If so, who? If not, would you like to?

• Have you spoken with an industry partner (e.g. fisherman, wholesale, dealer) about your project idea? If so, who? If not, would you like to?

• Who would the target volunteers be for this project? (Check all that apply.)

  • Commercial fishermen

  • For-hire fishermen

  • Recreational fishermen

  • Wholesale/Dealer/Retail

  • General Public

  • Other (list)

• How much time do you think the project would take to complete?

  • 1 year

  • 2-3 years

  • 3+ years

  • I’m not sure

• How much do you think the project would cost?

  • $

  • $$

  • $$$

  • I’m not sure

• Do you have support for this project idea from any organizations? If yes, please specify.

• Have you submitted this project idea through another avenue (e.g. grant proposal)? If yes, please specify.