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It is increasingly well understood and publicised that human-generated carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is having an effect on our climate. However, not all of the CO2 released into the atmosphere stays there. In fact, about a quarter of it is absorbed into our oceans. …
Most Earth observation satellites are designed for a specific purpose. This has an impact on the design of the sensors, particularly the wavelength(s) of radiation they respond to, and the orbit of the satellite. Many satellites are platforms for several different sensors and, if that…
Humans monitor animals for a range of different reasons, such as identifying how large or dense their populations are and ways to ensure we can protect them and their habitats. Over the years, scientists have used techniques such as identifying animal tracks, setting up cameras…
Satellites have the ability to track marine animals around the world if we tag them with Global Positioning System (GPS) attachments. As marine animals spent a lot of their time underwater, opportunities for humans on land to observe and monitor them can be quite limited….
Using tree rings to teach weather, climate, correlation, photosynthesis, regression, the carbon cycle, isotopes and more. Visit the Metlink website to access the teaching resources and the online tree ring counting game. Made in collaboration with NERC
We have a collection of short videos online where watchers are encouraged and how to do a mini activity/experiment with a geology theme. The first video in the series, Storm in a Teacup, examines how changes in the climate across the time can been seen…
The Climate through time poster and online map illustrates the links between our planet’s changing climate and the different rocks that formed as environmental conditions varied through geological time. Earth’s climate has changed throughout the billions of years of our planet’s geological history. Evidence for past…
The free mobile apps listed below allow volunteers to quickly access information ‘on-the-go’. Using GPS and camera technology embedded in smart phones, these apps allow citizen scientist volunteers to collect verifiable records in the field. These records are used by our scientists to further our…
FIT Counts: if you can spare ten minutes to sit and watch insects and flowers you can carry out a FIT Count (Flower-Insect Timed Count)! This simple survey collects data on the total number of insects that visit a particular flower, ideally chosen from our…
BioResiliance in Columbia. This video highlights the importance of the water system, where water comes from and how the paramos are essential for producing drinking water for the local population. Other examples of engagement activities can be found here. Made in collaboration with NERC