Citizen science refers to scientific research and programs conducted in collaboration with the general public. The UNSW BioBlitz is a Citizen Science initiative conducted by the UNSW Centre for Ecosystem Science. The goal is to record the biodiversity present on campus by taking photos of different flora and fauna, and all can be involved.

Urvee Shakar is a student at UNSW involved with the BioBlitz program, and the founder and national coordinator of GYBN Australia, the Australian chapter of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network. She is joined by Dr Marcos Roca-Casachs, a dedicated stinkbug specialist, evolutionary biologist and insect taxononomist.

Catch Urvee and Marcos chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about the value of citizen science, the BioBlitz initiative and the Global Youth Biodiversity Network.