"As we face global challenges, we may want to find local ways to make a difference in protecting endangered species, safeguarding water sources, preventing disease or accelerating medical research. Science needs more eyes, ears and perspectives than any scientist possesses. Enter citizen science: a collaboration between scientists and those of us who are just curious or concerned and motivated to make a difference. Citizen science is an invitation to everyone to participate in real science — on topics they care about — following protocols for data collection, analysis and reporting. Citizen science can be fun, but it is also serious science that accelerates research. Citizen science is for everyone..."