RESEARCH
From professional researchers to citizen science, research is a core part of our mission. We provide technical and logistical support for researchers from all institutions and of all ages. Our team of knowledgeable field assistants can help you plan and execute your activities. Interested in conducting research at our field station? Questions about equipment or vessels? Please contact the Director of University and Research, Kelsey Gustafson, at 757-824-5636 ext 105 or universityandresearch@cbfieldstation.org. |
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CITIZEN SCIENCE RESEARCH
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Since 2002, all programs and ages have participated in a presence-absence species survey during research cruises and other organism collection classes. Chesapeake Bay Tributary Monitoring Families from SPARK accompany Field Station personnel once every month to monitor water quality on Chesapeake tributaries as a part of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's Citizen Monitoring Initiative. Living Shore Project, Greenbackville Through a grant from Toyota TogetherGreen, families from SPARK, college students, and Field Station staff are working to restore oyster reefs and marsh habitat and to create a living laboratory for future research and education, at our Greebackville Research Station LIVING SHORELINE PROJECT. Summer Camp Citizen Science Days Each year, SUMMER CAMP interns choose a citizen science project to pursue weekly with campers. Past projects have included Balloon Watch, Measuring Dwarfism in Barrier Island Toads, and Assateague Island Beach Clean-Up. |
COURSE EMBEDDED RESEARCH
College SUMMER COURSES at the Field Station frequently include research components. Past examples include:
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