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  • Bioinformatics
  • Citizen Science

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  • Automated tracking software accelerates zebrafish behavioral studies but is prone to errors like individual misidentification.
  • Accurate movement trajectory data is crucial for reliable behavioral analysis in zebrafish.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and present Tracking Nemo, an online citizen science platform designed to enhance the accuracy of zebrafish swimming trajectory data.
  • To leverage citizen scientists for manual correction and validation of automated tracking data.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an online platform, Tracking Nemo, extending existing zebrafish tracking software.
  • Recruitment of volunteers (citizen scientists) to manually correct and validate zebrafish movement trajectories via personal computers.
  • Implementation of a leaderboard system to motivate and retain citizen scientists.

Main Results:

  • Tracking Nemo enables the correction of automated tracking errors, leading to improved data accuracy for zebrafish swimming trajectories.
  • The platform facilitates direct public engagement in authentic scientific research activities.
  • Citizen scientists contribute to data validation while learning about zebrafish behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Citizen science platforms like Tracking Nemo can significantly improve the reliability of automated behavioral tracking data.
  • Involving citizen scientists offers a scalable solution for data validation and enhances public understanding of scientific processes.
  • Tracking Nemo fosters a symbiotic relationship between researchers and citizen scientists, advancing zebrafish behavioral research.