How does the GeoCOMPASS eX-BioSPHERE project enhance biomonitoring in Chiquibul Forest?

We focus on turning Chiquibul into a living classroom for biomonitoring rather than just a research site. The GeoCOMPASS eX-BioSPHERE approach enhances biomonitoring in a few key ways:

• Using species like the Scarlet Macaw as “bio‑sensors,” where vocal activity, nesting success, and movements hint at overall forest health
• Blending indigenous knowledge with field tech (GPS, acoustic surveys, camera traps, simple data apps) for richer, context-aware data
• Training youth “Field Scouts” so data collection is continuous, not just from short expert expeditions
• Linking observations to ecoSTEM.eDU, so classroom learners help analyze real Chiquibul data and spot patterns over time

What part interests you most: the tech tools, the youth training, or the species-as-bio-sensors idea?