Plan joins set of integrated science and technology strategies
![A collage of citizen science activities including measuring snow with a precipitation gauge, tracking magnetic data on a cell phone, and fishing. (Image credit: NOAA) A collage of citizen science activities including measuring snow with a precipitation gauge, tracking magnetic data on a cell phone, and fishing.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_width_1275/public/legacy/image/2021/Jan/CS_Cover%20Image_v4-web.jpg?h=78db01e2&itok=CurzV1hC)
NOAA engages the public in support of key mission areas through the rapidly growing field of citizen science — a form of open collaboration in which individuals and organizations participate voluntarily in the scientific process. Citizen scientists take part in a range of activities from observing precipitation type and amount to helping map the ocean floor. (Image credit: NOAA)