Citizen Science in South America

1. BioBus - Lima, Peru - Mobile lab teaching biodiversity and data collection in remote communities: https://www.biolimit.org/biobus

2. Socio-Environmental Observatory - Brazilian Amazon - Monitoring deforestation and forest fires with indigenous communities: https://www.amazoniasocioambiental.org/en/

3. Pumamarca Archaeological Project - Cusco, Peru - Involving local communities in Inca ruins preservation: https://pumamarcaproject.com/

4. Conecte Natureza - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - App-based wildlife sightings reporting in urban areas: https://www.conectenatureza.org.br/

5. RioMar - Montevideo, Uruguay - Citizen scientists monitoring and managing coastal ecosystems: https://www.riomar.org.uy/

6. ObservaRia - Aveiro, Portugal (also in South America) - Engaging citizens in bird and wildlife monitoring in wetlands: https://www.observaria.pt/en/homepage

7. Argentine Antarctic Program - Antarctica - Citizen participation in scientific research and conservation efforts: http://www.dna.gov.ar/INGLES/index.html

8. Infinito por Descubrir - Córdoba, Argentina - Science and technology centers for children and youth: http://infinitocondescubrir.com.ar/

9. Proyecto Ikatu - Paraguay - Local community involvement in Atlantic Forest conservation and restoration: https://www.facebook.com/proyectoikatu/

10. Orquideario del Bosque - Quito, Ecuador - Citizen involvement in orchid study and conservation in Andean cloud forests: https://www.facebook.com/orquideariodelbosque/

11. Red Costera - Chile - Citizen monitoring and management of coastal ecosystems: https://redcostera.cl/

12. Red Uruguaya de Ciencia Ciudadana - Uruguay - Network connecting citizen science projects and promoting participation in scientific research: http://redcienciaciudadana.org.uy/

13. Alianza Darwin - Galapagos Islands, Ecuador - Citizen involvement in Galapagos biodiversity conservation and management: https://www.alianzadarwin.org/en

14. Cuidados en el Mar - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Citizen involvement in marine ecosystem monitoring and conservation: https://cuidadosenelmar.org/

15. Ríos to Rivers - Colombia, Peru, and Guyana - Indigenous community network for sustainable water management and conservation: https://riostorivers.org/

16. Project Piaba - Sustainable Aquarium Fishery in the Amazon: promotes sustainable fishing practices in Brazil's Amazon and protects local ecosystems. Website: https://projectpiaba.org/en/home-english/

17. Zooniverse - Wildwatch Brazil: asks citizen scientists to identify wildlife in camera trap images from various locations in Brazil. Website: https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/tropical-biology/wildwatch-brazil

18. FFI - BirdLife Paraguay: conserves Paraguay's biodiversity through the protection of important bird habitats. Website: https://www.fauna-flora.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/paraguay

19. NaturaLista - Observatorio Ciudadano de la Biodiversidad: collects biodiversity data through citizen science initiatives across South America. Website: https://www.naturalista.mx/

20. Georeferencing and digitization of specimens from the Herbarium of the National University of La Plata: digitizes and georeferences botanical specimens from the Herbarium of the National University of La Plata, Argentina. Website: https://www.nhmla.org/science/collections/botany/herbarium-laplata

21. REDLAC - Citizen Science in Latin America and the Caribbean: connects citizen science projects across South America and promotes collaboration and information-sharing. Website: http://www.redlac.org/en/

22. Alerta Maranhão - Sea Turtles Conservation: promotes the conservation of sea turtles in Brazil's Maranhão state through research and education. Website: http://www.alertamais.org.br/

23. Parque de las Leyendas - Cuidadores de la Biodiversidad: engages the public in the conservation of wildlife at a zoo in Lima, Peru. Website: https://www.facebook.com/ParquedelasLeyendas/

24. Meros do Brasil - Giant Grouper Conservation: works to protect the endangered giant grouper in Brazil through research and education. Website: https://www.facebook.com/merosdobrasil/

25. EcoVivero - Forest Conservation and Restoration: engages volunteers in reforestation and conservation efforts in Chile. Website: https://ecovivero.cl/

26. Monitoramento de Praias - Marine Debris Monitoring: monitors marine debris on beaches in Brazil to inform conservation efforts. Website: https://www.facebook.com/Monitoramentodepraia/

27. Club de Observadores de Aves del Uruguay - Birdwatching Club: promotes birdwatching and the study of avian ecology in Uruguay. Website: http://www.avesuruguay.org.uy/

28. Amazon Rainforest Citizen Science Project: engages volunteers in research on the biodiversity and ecology of the Amazon rainforest. Website: https://www.rainforestcitsci.org/

29. Reptiles and Amphibians of Ecuador - Citizen Science: collects data on reptiles and amphibians in Ecuador through citizen science initiatives. Website: https://herpetoecuador.org/

30. Ecological and Citizen Science Research in the Amazon: engages volunteers in research on biodiversity and ecological processes in the Amazon rainforest. Website: https://www.fieldprojects.org/amazon-research

31. Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre de Chile - Birdwatching Network: promotes birdwatching and the study of avian ecology in Chile. Website: https://www.redobservadores.cl/

32. Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia - Citizen Science Program: engages the public in the monitoring and conservation of national parks in Colombia. Website: https://www.parquesnacionales.gov.co/portal/es/programa-ciencia-ciudadana/

33. Observatorio de Aves - Birdwatching and Citizen Science: promotes birdwatching and citizen science in Peru. Website: https://observatoriodeaves.org/

34. Guia de Aves de Chile - Bird Guide: provides an online guide to the birds of Chile. Website: https://www.guiadeaves.cl/

35. FCEyN - Citizen Science Projects in Argentina: supports various citizen science projects in Argentina. Website: https://www.fcen.uba.ar/ciencia-ciudadana/

36. Biodiversidata - Citizen Science for Biodiversity Conservation: collects biodiversity data through citizen science initiatives in Uruguay. Website: https://biodiversidata.org/

37. Biodiversity Observation Network in the Amazon (BONA): collects biodiversity data in the Amazon region. Website: https://bona.bio.br/

38. Observatório Nacional de Favelas (ONF): collects data on urban environments in Brazil. Website: https://observatoriodasfavelas.org.br/

39. The Andes Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research Group (ABERG): studies the biodiversity and ecology of the Andes. Website: https://www.andesconservation.org/

40. Biota Neotropica: studies the biodiversity of South America. Website: https://www.biotaneotropica.org.br/

41. Amazon Conservation Association: works to protect the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest. Website: https://www.amazonconservation.org/

42. Costa Rica Bird Observatories: studies migratory birds in Costa Rica. Website: https://www.costaricabirdobservatories.org/

43. Andean Bear Foundation: studies and conserves Andean bears in South America. Website: https://www.andeancanada.ca/

44. Bat Conservation International: studies and conserves bats around the world, including South America. Website: https://www.batcon.org/

45. Mesoamerican Biological Corridor: aims to protect the biodiversity of the Mesoamerican region. Website: http://www.corredorbiologico.org/

46. Ecological Research Network (RED): studies ecology and biodiversity in Argentina. Website: http://www.red-ecologia.org.ar/

47. Citizen Science Association of Brazil (CSA-Br): promotes and supports citizen science in Brazil. Website: https://www.csa-br.org/

1. Citizen Science Brazil: Website - https://www.cientistacidadao.org/; This initiative promotes citizen science projects across Brazil to engage the public in scientific research.

2. Universidad Nacional de Colombia: Website - https://cienciaparticipativa.unal.edu.co/; Through its Citizen Science program, the university works with local communities to address environmental issues and promote scientific literacy.

3. Universidad del Rosario: Website - https://observatoriodcienciasciudadanas.ur.edu.co/; With its Citizen Science Observatory, the university engages the public in research on topics such as air quality and urban biodiversity.

4. Universidad de Buenos Aires: Website - https://www.exactas.uba.ar/cienciaparatodos/; Through its Citizen Science Program, the university collaborates with citizens to study topics such as bird ecology and water quality.

5. Universidad Nacional de La Plata: Website - http://www.extension.unlp.edu.ar/ciencia-ciudadana/; The university's Citizen Science Program focuses on environmental conservation and promoting public awareness of science.

6. Universidad de Chile: Website - https://www.cienciaviva.uchile.cl/ciencia-ciudadana/; Through its Citizen Science program, the university works with the public to study topics such as air pollution and climate change.

7. Universidad Católica del Norte: Website - https://www.ucn.cl/investigacion/ciencia-ciudadana/; With its Citizen Science Observatory, the university engages the public in research on topics such as astrophysics and solar energy.

8. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile: Website - https://www.puc.cl/ciencia-ciudadana; Through its Citizen Science program, the university collaborates with citizens to study topics such as marine conservation and biodiversity.

9. Universidad de Antioquia: Website - https://www.udea.edu.co/wps/portal/udea/web/inicio/investigacion/participacion-social/ciencia-ciudadana/; The university's Citizen Science program focuses on promoting scientific literacy and community engagement in research.

10. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba: Website - https://cienciaparticipativa.unc.edu.ar/; Through its Citizen Science program, the university collaborates with citizens to study topics such as urban ecology and biodiversity.

11. Universidad Nacional de San Martín: Website - http://www.unsam.edu.ar/investigacion/proyectos-y-programas/ciencia-ciudadana.html; The university's Citizen Science program focuses on engaging the public in research on topics such as environmental pollution and health.

12. Universidad Nacional del Sur: Website - https://www.uns.edu.ar/investigacion/ciencia-ciudadana; With its Citizen Science Observatory, the university engages the public in research on topics such as astronomy and environmental monitoring.

13. Universidad de Los Andes: Website - https://cienciaciudadana.uniandes.edu.co/; Through its Citizen Science program, the university collaborates with citizens to study topics such as air quality and water resources.

14. Universidad Nacional de San Juan: Website - https://www.unsj.edu.ar/investigacion/proyectos/ciencia-ciudadana/; The university's Citizen Science program focuses on promoting scientific literacy and community engagement in research.

15. Universidad de Guadalajara: Website - https://www.cucea.udg.mx/ciencia-ciudadana; With its Citizen Science Observatory, the university engages

16. Universidad Nacional de Tucumán - https://www.unt.edu.ar/en/ The university collaborates with citizens through its Citizen Science program to study topics such as ecology and conservation.

17. Universidad Nacional de Quilmes - https://www.unq.edu.ar/index.php/home The university's Citizen Science program focuses on promoting scientific literacy and community engagement in research.

18. Universidad Austral de Chile - https://www.uach.cl/en/ With its Citizen Science Observatory, the university engages the public in research on topics such as forestry and marine biology.

19. Universidad Nacional de La Matanza - https://www.unlam.edu.ar/ The university collaborates with citizens through its Citizen Science program to study topics such as air pollution and biodiversity.

20. Universidad Nacional de Rosario - https://www.unr.edu.ar/ The university's Citizen Science program focuses on promoting scientific literacy and community engagement in research.

21. Universidad Nacional del Litoral - https://www.unl.edu.ar/en With its Citizen Science Observatory, the university engages the public in research on topics such as astrophysics and climate change.

22. Universidad de Costa Rica - https://www.ucr.ac.cr/en.html The university collaborates with citizens through its Citizen Science program to study topics such as ecology and environmental conservation.

23. Universidad Nacional de Asunción - http://www.una.py/ The university's Citizen Science program focuses on promoting scientific literacy and community engagement in research.

24. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador - https://www.puce.edu.ec/en/ With its Citizen Science Observatory, the university engages the public in research on topics such as biodiversity and climate change.

25. Universidad San Francisco de Quito - https://www.usfq.edu.ec/en/ The university collaborates with citizens through its Citizen Science program to study topics such as ecology and conservation.

26. Universidad Nacional de Trujillo - https://www.unitru.edu.pe/ The university's Citizen Science program focuses on promoting scientific literacy and community engagement in research.

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