Acadia National Park - Floating Classroom: Secchi Disk

The video discusses the role of the Lake Stewards of Maine in training citizen scientists to monitor water quality and aquatic plants. It emphasizes the importance of training to ensure data accuracy comparable to professional standards. The video also highlights the need to minimize bias in data collection, encouraging proper training to achieve reliable results.

What is the role of the lake stewards of Maine in relation to citizen scientists?

Describe the training programs mentioned in the text and their significance.

Why is it important to limit bias when using scientific tools in lake studies?

How can competition among students affect the results of lake readings?

What methods are suggested to minimize bias in scientific data collection?