Silver Springs Macaque Monitor

Help scientists understand Florida's unique macaque population.

Silver Springs Macaque Monitor is a citizen science tool that turns your observations into valuable research data.

The Silver River in central Florida is home to a free-ranging population of rhesus macaques - a remarkable case of non-native primates thriving in a new ecosystem. This population has never been systematically monitored. Your observations help change that.

How it works:

*Spot a macaque? Take a geotagged photo and submit your sighting *Record group size, behavior, and distance with simple structured chips *Opt in to GPS transect tracking for longer observations *All data is anonymous and securely stored

Whether you're a kayaker, local resident, or curious naturalist, you can contribute to cutting-edge ecology research. No expertise required, just observation and curiosity.

Learn more: Visit simiafl.com to understand the project, meet the research team, and see how your data contributes to primate ecology and Florida's unique wildlife story.