REEF needs your input by August 9! We invite all members - whether you’ve used SMILE cameras or not - to take a brief (10–15 minute), voluntary online survey. Your responses will directly help shape and strengthen the collaborative SMILE (Size Matters: Innovative Length Estimates) project, which uses handheld cameras to estimate fish lengths in the wild.
Whether you're a seasoned surveyor, a casual fish watcher, or simply passionate about ocean conservation, your feedback is vital. The Citizen Science & Conservation Technology Survey explores your interests, motivations, and potential barriers to participating in citizen science using emerging technologies. No prior experience is necessary to share your feedback.
By participating, you’ll:
• Learn more about the innovative SMILE project and its goals
• Help REEF understand how to better support citizen scientists
• Contribute to shaping future conservation technology initiatives
To show our appreciation, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle to win a REEF shirt of your choice! Your insights matter - let's build the future of marine citizen science together. Follow this link to take the survey today: https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ex46Y1PbsdBJum Visit www.REEF.org/smile to learn more about the SMILE project.