Seeing what is ‘unseen’: applying human factors to citizen science

Seeing what is ‘unseen’: applying human factors to citizen science

Seeing what is ‘unseen’: applying human factors to citizen scienceNiko Miilus
Published on: 04/02/2026

After decades of diving familiar rivers, 'hidden' varved clay revealed how much we miss underwater. This blog explores how human factors and citizen science help divers see more, dive safer, and contribute to understanding the complex natural and cultural environments beneath the surface.

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