Pollinator monitoring is the systematic observation and recording of pollinator activity, helping researchers and communities understand which species are present, how they interact with plants, and how these relationships change over time.
By collecting standardized field data on native bees and other pollinators, monitoring activities contribute to biodiversity research, environmental education, and the identification of ecological changes that may affect local ecosystems. Within citizen science initiatives, these methods also allow students, volunteers, and local communities to participate directly in the production of useful scientific information.
For the Ilha do Mel Nativo project, pollinator monitoring is an important tool for connecting scientific knowledge with practical conservation, strengthening awareness and supporting long-term actions in Pontal do Sul, Ilha do Mel, and the coastal Atlantic Forest.
