Citizen Science Portal
Welcome to the Citizen Science Portal!
The Citizen Science Portal is an interactive platform that gives everyone the tools to collect and share real environmental data. Through the portal, you can access a range of easy-to-use survey forms to record observations on various environmental areas — from streams and lagoons to wetlands, inland and upland areas, species, and coastal areas.
What is Citizen Science?
Citizen Science is when everyday people contribute to environmental data collection by observing, recording, and sharing what they see in the environment. These contributions help scientists, communities, and government agencies understand what’s happening and build a clearer picture of the health of our islands.
Anyone can participate
Whether you’re at the beach, on a track, in your garden, or travelling between islands, your observations help protect nature and strengthen environmental reporting across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.Â
It’s easy to get started, follow these three simple steps:
Resources & Downloads
Why it matters?
By contributing, you:
- Help protect the Cook Islands’ environment for future generations.
- Support evidence-based decisions for natural resource management.
- Learn about local ecosystems and become a steward for your community.
- Join NES initiatives, helping with national surveys and ongoing monitoring programs.
Citizen science makes a real difference by turning observations into action!
Assist in Tracking Individual Turtle MovementsÂ
Te Ipukarea Society’s (TIS) turtle tracking project collects data on sea turtle movements and nesting across the Cook Islands. The research enhances understanding of migration routes, habitat use, and behaviour, providing important information to support conservation planning and marine management.
For more information on Citizen Science here in the Cook Islands, contact: nes@cookislands.gov.ck
All verified national environmental datasets will be loaded to and made publicly available on the Cook Islands Environment Data Portal
