The Economic Times

In 2013, more than 16,000 Old Weather-Arctic volunteers transcribed handwritten Arctic ship logs, while 275,000 scanned pages contained about 23 million weather and sea-ice observations

Through dedicated efforts, volunteers meticulously transcribed aged ship logs, unearthing essential historical weather information. This citizen science initiative remarkably enhanced Arctic sea ice records, enabling scientists to piece together more than a century's worth of ice history. The endeavor showcased the invaluable role of everyday individuals in pivotal scientific research, aiding experts in their quest to comprehend the evolving Arctic ecosystem.