NatGeo defines citizen science as “the practice of public participation and collaboration in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge. Through citizen science, people share and contribute to data monitoring and collection programs.” One of the most successful manifestations of that approach is the citizen science kit she carried from Cagwait to Washington, DC. The need for community-led conservationMore than citizen science, Rivera said a community-led conservation approach is necessary for true conservation. Citizen scientists in Cagwait, Surigao del Sur conduct mangrove monitoring with Oceanus Conservation Project Manager Mariz Obsina.