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Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning
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The School science review, Jun 1, 2021
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Journal of Environmental Psychology, 2020
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Marine Drugs, 2016
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Informing individuals on the importance of the natural environment and biodiversity within is the... more Informing individuals on the importance of the natural environment and biodiversity within is the cornerstone to how the natural world can be protected from the growing public who are disconnected from green spaces. In a detached society, citizen science instils appreciation and understanding of the importance of nature, endangered species, and degraded habitats. A comprehensive literature review shows that citizen science has greatly extended the range and area of environmental monitoring and biodiversity discovery due to long-term research that is unrivalled by professional scientific research on both spatial and temporal scales, and at reduced costs. Previous concerns of poor data generated from citizen science with respect to misidentification and bias are outweighed by the extensive sample sizes produced and reviews by trained scientists. The considerable amount of results that citizen science generates would be unobtainable by scientists alone, who would then be incapable of d...
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Informing individuals on the importance of the natural environment and biodiversity within is the... more Informing individuals on the importance of the natural environment and biodiversity within is the cornerstone to how the natural world can be protected from the growing public who are disconnected from green spaces. In a detached society, citizen science instils appreciation and understanding of the importance of nature, endangered species, and degraded habitats. A comprehensive literature review shows that citizen science has greatly extended the range and area of environmental monitoring and biodiversity discovery due to long-term research that is unrivalled by professional scientific research on both spatial and temporal scales, and at reduced costs. Previous concerns of poor data generated from citizen science with respect to misidentification and bias are outweighed by the extensive sample sizes produced and reviews by trained scientists. The considerable amount of results that citizen science generates would be unobtainable by scientists alone, who would then be incapable of delivering the necessary data required on which policy decisions are made. Citizen science projects not only generate data, but also educate and empower the public to preserve and enhance the natural environment for biodiversity to flourish.
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There is a growing cause for concern on envenoming European species because of jellyfish blooms, ... more There is a growing cause for concern on envenoming European species because of jellyfish blooms, climate change and globalization displacing species. Treatment of envenomation involves the prevention of further nematocyst release and relieving local and systemic symptoms. Many anecdotal treatments are available but species-specific first aid response is essential for effective treatment. However, species identification is difficult in most cases. There is evidence that oral analgesics, seawater, baking soda slurry and 42–45 ˝ C hot water are effective against nematocyst inhibition and giving pain relief. The application of topical vinegar for 30 s is effective on stings of specific species. Treatments, which produce osmotic or pressure changes can exacerbate the initial sting and aggravate symptoms, common among many anecdotal treatments. Most available therapies are based on weak evidence and thus it is strongly recommended that randomized clinical trials are undertaken. We recommend a vital increase in directed research on the effect of environmental factors on envenoming mechanisms and to establish a species-specific treatment. Adequate signage on jellyfish stings and standardized first aid protocols with emphasis on protective equipment and avoidance of jellyfish to minimize cases should be implemented in areas at risk.
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