16-03-2017 02:03 via alaskapublic.org

Steller Watch lets anyone with internet access play wildlife biologist

Do you see the marked sea lion? Scientists are asking citizens to comb through photos like this to help understand the species decline. (Photo courtesy NOAA Fisheries, NMFS EPA/MMPA Permit #: 18528 & IUCN # A/NW2013-2)In an effort to figure out what’s behind the mysterious decline of Steller sea lions, scientists are trying out crowdsourcing for the first time. The project is called Steller Watch. The idea is to convince the public to comb through pictures looking for sea lions.
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