Citizen science vs Fossil hunting
Citizen science and fossil hunting have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Citizen science | Fossil hunting |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 1 hour a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | Free | $20 |
Choose citizen science if
- Less about collecting
- More useful day to day
- More screen time
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
Choose fossil hunting if
- More about collecting
- Less about being useful
- Off screen
About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Citizen science: Free to start, and little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown
- Fossil hunting: Geological Hammer, Safety Glasses Full cost breakdown