Why not get involved in Marine Citizen Science?
Marine citizen science, involves the participation of non-professional scientists in marine research and conservation efforts. It allows individuals to contribute to scientific knowledge and environmental stewardship by engaging in various activities related to the ocean. Here are some key aspects:
Activities Involved:
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CoastSnap (Australia)
If you are in NSW visit a CoastSnap station to measure the shoreline and amount of sand on the beach by taking a photo with your smartphone and sharing it through our app or on social media. Your snap will add to a community database that we use to map shoreline change and learn how different beaches respond to changing ocean conditions. ![]() Eye on the Reef (Australia)
Eye on the Reef is a monitoring program that enables anyone who visits the Great Barrier Reef to collect valuable information on its health. The program has a range of reporting tools designed to suit people with different skills and experience. This means people from all walks of life can report their Reef sightings and observations to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. ![]() EyeonWater (Australia)
The EyeOnWater concept consists of an app and a website. The app allows you as user to make a contribution to science and supply information about the water near your location or elsewhere. All your measurements will be visible via the EyeOnWater website. ![]() iSeahorse (global)
iSeahorse harnesses the power of community scientists — anyone, anywhere in the world who sees a seahorse in the wild — to improve our understanding of these animals and protect them from overfishing and other threats. ![]() Redmap (Australia)
Redmap stands for Range Extension Database and Mapping project. This project invites Australians to share sightings of marine species that are ‘uncommon’ to their local seas.
Spot A Shark (Australia)
Spot A Shark is a citizen-science program that engages anyone who spends time with Grey Nurse Sharks in the water and can assist our research along East Australian coast. Divers, snorkelers, and others are asked to photograph encounters with Grey Nurse sharks and post their images to the Spot A Shark website. Scientists then use unique spot patterns visible along the sides of the photographed sharks to identify individual animals. Identifying individual Grey Nurse sharks helps track shark movement, monitor overall health of the population, and help monitor behaviour and changes at local aggregation sites over time. |