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captivasanibel.com > news > 2026 > 04 > bridging-gap-between-research-public-engagement

Bridging gap between research, public engagement

4+ hour, 49+ min ago  (414+ words) Community science, also known as citizen science, is a powerful movement that bridges the gap between scientific research and public engagement, offering individuals the opportunity to contribute to meaningful scientific discoveries. This collaborative approach is transforming the landscape of scientific…...

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captivasanibel.com > news > 2026 > 02 > new-more-resilient-roof-for-marine-lab

New, more resilient roof for marine lab

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (210+ words) The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) Marine Laboratory has a new standing seam metal roof to make the facility more resilient to future hurricanes. "The roof was damaged in Hurricane Ian along with some other damage to the fence, siding and…...

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captivasanibel.com > news > 2025 > 07 > sccf-joins-terrapin-satellite-tagging-project

SCCF joins terrapin satellite-tagging project

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (647+ words) To further its ongoing research and advocacy efforts, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) began satellite tagging diamondback terrapins in May as part of a collaborative project with the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) Wetland and Aquatic Research Center. In response…...