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Overview
Phuket's after-school network for citizen science and storytelling.
After-school workshops where students learn marine science by becoming citizen scientists.
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Quick Facts
- Category
- Learning
- Location
- Kathu
- Accessibility
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- Opening Hours
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- Best Season
- New cohorts begin each term; recruitment is in August and January.
- Recommended Visit Time
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- Family Friendly
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- Wheelchair Accessible
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Why This Place Matters
Builds the next generation of scientists and storytellers who love their island.
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Biodiversity
- All citizen-science taxa
Students choose their own taxa.
Recorded species
- All citizen-science taxaMulti-group
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Community
- Phuket teachers & mentorsAfter-school cohorts
- "Open field protocols co-written with students"
Each sponsored cohort puts a dozen young people on a published-research path.
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Living Timeline
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Current Status
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Living Lab
Ao Tang Khen Seagrass Program
Community-led monitoring of one of Phuket's most important seagrass meadows.
Phuket Citizen Science
An island-wide network of residents, students and visitors recording species and pressures.
School Learning Programs
Hands-on field learning that turns students into Phuket's next generation of stewards.
- QSI International SchoolPlace-based learning that turns students into citizen scientists of Phuket.
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How You Can Help
2 hrs / week
1 day / term
8-week cohort
Weekend
Engage students as collaborators, not as audience members.
Always ask before photographing minors.
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Related Places
NatureAo Tang Khen Bay
A shallow bay where seagrass meadows feed dugongs, turtles and the local fishing economy.
NatureBang Rong Mangroves
A community-managed mangrove forest, paddled by kayak, restored by hand.
NatureKhao Phra Thaeo Forest
Phuket's last primary rainforest — gibbons, waterfalls and ancient dipterocarps.
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Related Knowledge
- Dugong (Dugong dugon)
- Halophila ovalis (seagrass)
- QSI International School
- Phuket Marine Biological Center
- Dr. Anchana W.
- All citizen-science taxa
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AI Summary
Youth Lab Phuket — Phuket's after-school network for citizen science and storytelling. Builds the next generation of scientists and storytellers who love their island. All citizen-science taxa: Students choose their own taxa.. Each sponsored cohort puts a dozen young people on a published-research path. Across partner schools island-wide, hub at QSI International School.. Best time: New cohorts begin each term; recruitment is in August and January.. Responsible practice: Engage students as collaborators, not as audience members.; Always ask before photographing minors.. Related: Learning, All citizen-science taxa.
- 1. What this is
- Youth Lab Phuket — Phuket's after-school network for citizen science and storytelling.
- 2. Why it matters
- Builds the next generation of scientists and storytellers who love their island.
- 3. Biodiversity / culture
- All citizen-science taxa: Students choose their own taxa..
- 4. Community
- Each sponsored cohort puts a dozen young people on a published-research path.
- 5. Visitor info
- Across partner schools island-wide, hub at QSI International School.. Best time: New cohorts begin each term; recruitment is in August and January..
- 6. Sustainability
- Responsible practice: Engage students as collaborators, not as audience members.; Always ask before photographing minors..
- 7. Related topics
- Learning · All citizen-science taxa
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Data Sources
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Last Updated
2 August 2026 · We update this page as new data arrives — for transparency.
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Future Vision
The community is co-defining the vision.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Students aged 12–18 via partner schools.