Just because your not a scientist doesn’t mean you can’t make scientific contributions. Across the world community scientists, also known as citizen scientists, are helping discover new species, monitor changes, and help find solutions for a more sustainable future.
Want to give it a try?
Whether you want to jump into the ocean, keep your feet firmly on the ground, or even your bum on your chair, there’s a marine community science project for you.
Here’s just a few you can get involved in.
Adopt-a-Rockpool
(Ireland)
Survey your rockpool once in Spring, Summer, Autumn
and Winter. Take photos of as many different marine plants or animals
from your favourite Rockpool.
Adopt
a Wreck (UK)
The Adopt a Wreck scheme was originally devised in
2000 with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The scheme serves as a
way of encouraging the public to actively record the sites they are
visiting and everyone who has adopted a site is encouraged to submit
their work for the annual Adopt a Wreck Award.
Algal
Blooms Sweden (Sweden)
Algal Blooms Sweden is a marine Citizen
Science project aiming at engaging the general public to help survey
and, ultimately, forecast harmful algal blooms (HABs). The information
provided in the form of reports is used in the development of an
innovative AI-based prognosis tool for predicting these recurring
events. Extensive ocean data for essential variables related to HABs
(e.g. nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations), satellite data of bloom
formations, weather, sunlight, temperature and chlorophyll
concentrations are publicily available, yet information at the local
scale is scarce. By involving citizens in this process of data
acquisition, we are able to improve our prediction models and it becomes
an invaluable resource for transforming the way we do
research.
Alien CSI
Bioblitz (Europe)
There is no sign of saturation in
accumulation of alien species (AS) introductions worldwide, while the
rate of spread for some AS seems to be increasing. Particular attention
must be dedicated to Invasive Alien Species (IAS), i.e., AS that harm
biodiversity and ecosystem services, or have a negative impact on the
economy or human health. Managing biological invasions depends on
accurate, detailed and up-to-date information on occurrences,
distribution, pathways and impact of IAS at varying spatial scales
across Europe and indeed globally. The challenges of gathering
information on AS are recognized, but recent developments in citizen
science (CS), that is, the involvement of citizens in data collection or
analysis for research projects, provide an opportunity to improve data
flow and knowledge on AS. Further, it ensures effective and high quality
societal engagement with the issue of IAS.
Anemoon
KIDS (The Netherlands)
Wist je dat er in zee veel te ontdekken
is? Op het strand liggen schelpen en soms zeesterren. Leer zeedieren en
wieren beter kennen met Stichting ANEMOON voor kinderen. Ontdek hoe je
schelpen en andere zeedieren zelf kan zoeken. Ook kun je hier puzzelen,
knutselen en kleuren met zeedieren.
avvistAPP
(Italy)
avvistAPP è un’applicazione gratuita nata per aiutare i
ricercatori a studiare una specie aliena nuova per l’Adriatico: la noce
di mare Mnemiopsis leidyi (per saperne di più visita il sito
<https: data-preserve-html-node="true"//www.inogs.it/it/content/noce-di-mare>). Con avvistAPP puoi
facilmente segnalare anche la presenza di meduse, delfini e tartarughe.
Basta scattare una foto dell’animale e mandarcela tramite l’app. Se non
riesci a fare la foto dell’animale visto, mandaci comunque la tua
segnalazione spedendo una foto del luogo dell’avvistamento, ci sarai
comunque di grande aiuto.
B.C. Cetacean
Sightings Network (Canada)
Did you see a whale? Let us know!
Just two minutes of your time helps protect the whales in our waters.
When you report your cetacean (whale, dolphin, and porpoise) and sea
turtle sightings, large ships in your area will be immediately alerted
to the presence of the animals and will be able to take measures to
reduce the risk of ship strike and disturbance.
Basking
shark sightings project (Uk and Ireland)
You can help us learn
more about these gentle giants by being on the look-out for them during
May-October (Basking Shark Season). And, if you spot one, by recording
your sighting on our Shark Sightings Database.
Beach Explorer
(North Sea)
If you find something interesting or mysterious at
the North Sea beach, BalticExplorer is the right website for you! We
offer determination support and inform about all kinds of beached
objects - natural or man-made. We collect all records and make them
available for scientific coastal research.
Beach Track
(Scotland)
Beach Track enables you to contribute to one of the
world’s largest and most extensive datasets on marine strandings and
beach health. Through the app you will be able to log survey tracks
around the Scottish coast and submit reports of any marine animal
carcasses or marine litter you encounter. By taking a walk along a
stretch of coast, then submitting your track and observations, you will
help us collect vital information about our coastal environments. This
information will help improve our understanding of the health of, and
threats to marine animals, and in turn help all of us better protect our
seas.
Begin
es boek met records (The Netherlands)
Records’ opschrijven en
verbeteren kan natuurlijk ook met bijzondere strandvondsten. Met name
via internet, facebook en andere media worden bijzondere vondsten
wereldkundig gemaakt: Benieuwd naar “de grootste”, “zwaarste” of “de
meeste”?
Beluga
Bits (online)
Researchers at Assiniboine Park Zoo are
interested in the social structure and natural history of the beluga
that visit the Churchill River in Northern Manitoba, Canada. During the
summer thousands of beluga whales visit the estuary and at that time.
www.Explore.org runs a live streaming underwater video from a zodiac
that people around the world can view. During the beluga season (July
and August) we ask viewers to capture snapshots when they see the
undersides of beluga and when they see marked beluga. From those photos
we can tell if the animal is male or female. We can tell the approximate
age - if it is an calf, a subadult (grey), or an adult (white). Using
marks (scars or pigments) we identify individual whales. However each
season thousands of photos are captured and we are looking for help
classifying them for analysis.
Big
Beach Clean Marine Litter Data Collection (Ireland)
During the
Big Beach Clean, Clean Coasts volunteers are asked to be part of an
excellent round the world citizen science data collection project and to
carry out marine litter surveys to quantify the amount and types of
litter on Irish beaches. These surveys are aimed at heightening
awareness about the issue of marine litter and serve as an indicator of
the magnitude of the problem. We also encouraged our groups to use the
Clean Swell App by Ocean Conservancy.
Big Seaweed
Search (Great Britain)
Seaweeds form the forests of the sea –
providing shelter and food for thousands of marine animals. Seaweeds are
also important for people, they provide a habitat for fish we catch, are
used in food, cosmetics, and medicines, and protect our coasts by
reducing wave and storm damage. This economic as well as environmental
value means it is important for us to monitor seaweeds so we can
understand and sustainably manage them. Help us monitor the effects of
environmental change on Britain’s sealife by exploring the seashore and
recording the living seaweeds you find there.
BioLit:
Algues Brunes et Bigorneaux (France)
Sur les côtes rocheuses de
l’Atlantique et de la Manche-Mer du Nord, les algues brunes forment un
écosystème majeur pour la biodiversité de notre Littoral; elles
constituent un habitat formidable pour de nombreuses espèces animales
qui y trouvent un refuge et de quoi se nourrir. Or leur régression,
observée depuis trois décennies, en certains points, pose quelques
questions aux chercheurs du Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle.
Plusieurs hypothèses peuvent expliquer un tel phénomène : le changement
climatique, la pression démographique sur le littoral, les pollutions…
postulats qui demandent à être précisés et discutés. En participant au
programme BioLit, vous allez aider les chercheurs à comprendre ce qu’il
se passe. Vous allez permettre à la Science d’avancer, et, à terme, à la
société de prendre de meilleures décisions en termes de gestion et de
protection du littoral. Votre participation est donc
essentielle.
BioLit:
Les nouveaux arrivants (France)
Comme nous, les espèces
animales et végétales voyagent, certaines malgré elles. Accrochées sur
les coques des navires, transportées dans les eaux de ballast, elles
traversent les mers et s’installent, parfois, dans un nouvel
environnement. On parle alors d’espèces non-indigènes (ENI) ou
introduites par l’homme. En participant au programme BioLit, vous aidez
les chercheurs du Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle à suivre
l’évolution et la répartition de ces espèces. Les indices collectés lors
de votre enquête et compilés au niveau européen viendront renseigner la
Directive-Cadre Stratégie pour le Milieu Marin. Vous permettez ainsi à
la science d’avancer et, à terme, à la société de prendre de meilleures
décisions en faveur de la protection du littoral.
BioLit:
Les saisons de la mer (France)
Les saisons marquent de façon
très significative l’environnement terrestre. En mer, leur expression
reste plus discrète. Pourtant, les Saisons de la Mer impriment leur
influence et rythment le cycle de vie de la faune et flore marines. Pas
besoin d’être sous l’eau, certains éléments sont rapportés par les
vagues ! Ainsi, à partir du rivage, il devient possible de suivre, tout
au long de l’année, le contenu de la laisse de mer. À quel moment et où
ont lieu les échouages de vélelles arrivant généralement au printemps,
mais pouvant arriver plus tard en raison du changement climatique ?
Quand et où trouvons-nous des « olives » sur les plages, marquant les
années de reproduction de la posidonie ? Les questions sont nombreuses,
aidez-nous à connaître les Saisons de la Mer !
Birds
with Fish (USA)
Are you a coastal Oregon nature photographer?
Do you have shots of birds carrying fish or other marine and estuarine
invertebrates in their bills or talons? If so, join our effort to learn
about what our coastal birds are eating! We’re looking for pictures of
coastal Oregon birds – i.e. marine and estuarine birds – that have fish,
crabs, squid, octopus or other marine invertebrates in their bills or
talons.
Black Sea Watch
(Black Sea)
BLACK SEA WATCH PROJECT is a joint initiative of
Green Balkans NGO, Bulgaria and TUDAV, Turkey aiming/s to raise public
awareness on biodiversity of the Black Sea – a fragile ecosystem facing
many threats. The developed tools – mobile app for smart phones and
website – intend to raise knowledge about the flora and fauna inhabiting
the Black Sea and to promote involvement of public into “citizen
science” in the region. Collection of data and its submission by users
will contribute to studies on on occurrence and distribution of
different species in the Black Sea.
Bloomin’
Algae (UK)
Bloomin’ Algae is a Citizen Science app for
reporting the presence of harmful algal blooms of blue-green algae. The
app helps speed up public health warnings and can help teach you how to
recognise the risks to you, children and animals. By sending in your
records of blue-green algae, you can help provide a rapid and more
comprehensive picture of harmful algal blooms in your area. This will
help inform the relevant environment agency, local authority or
landowner of potential public health risks in your area so that, if
needed, they can provide early warning to the public. As well as
recording the location and date of the bloom, you need to submit a photo
of the bloom to help us verify your record. Optionally, we ask you to
tell us what activities take place at the lake e.g. swimming, dog
walking, etc. This is to gauge the potential health risks to people or
animals.
Cetalingua Project
(online)
Do dolphins have “language?” What is the meaning of a
humpback’s song? What information does a manatee call convey? Marine
mammal acoustic communication is extremely diverse, complex, and many
species have neural wiring supporting a potentially sophisticated
communication system. Yet in the absence of “Rosetta Stone,” our efforts
to decode it have been challenging. Our approach to decoding marine
mammal communication is to use large datasets, both audio and video, to
analyze behaviors and calls produced by marine mammals in search for
individual variation, call categories, and sequential information. This
data will be eventually used to conduct the playback experiment to
establish the potential function or “meaning” of the call. Understanding
form and function of marine mammal communication goes well beyond the
quest of whether or not dolphins have “language,” as it has practical
conservation benefits: tracking individuals via passive acoustics,
warning boaters about the presence of manatees or whales, and using
acoustics to evaluate a marine mammal’s health, activities and crucial
habitats.
Citclops: Citizens’
Observatory for Coast and Ocean Optical Monitoring (Europe)
The
Citclops project aims to develop systems to retrieve and use data on
seawater colour, transparency and fluorescence, using low-cost sensors
combined with people acting as data carriers, contextual information
(e.g. georeferencing) and a community-based Internet platform, taking
into account existing experiences (e.g. Secchi Dip-In, Coastwatch Europe
and Oil Reporter).
Citizen
Fins (UK)
Welcome to Citizen Fins! This project combines
research and citizen science photo-identification data of bottlenose
dolphins, to help understand how the pattern of movements of bottlenose
dolphins along the east coast of Scotland and into NE England is
changing. Knowing about dolphin movements assists population monitoring
and evaluation of the potential impacts of offshore developments on
these animals along the east coasts of Scotland and England.
Clean
Coasts Observer (Ireland)
Are you a curious type, that nerds on
all things nature? Would you like to learn more about the marine
environment whilst contributing to scientific studies that aim to
improve and protect our environment? If so, you’ve found your new
calling as a ‘Citizen Scientist’. Citizen scientists are members of the
public who contribute to scientific studies through data collection,
analysis, or reporting. To highlight this important and empowering role,
we launched the ‘Clean Coasts Observer’ initiative in 2021. The
initiative aims to inform Clean Coasts volunteers on coastal and marine
topics, while also giving them the skills to become citizen scientists.
The initiative will feature Clean Coasts citizen science reporting on
marine litter surveys, in addition to promoting national studies in
areas like biodiversity, climate, geology, and pollution
monitoring.
Coastal
Nature Challenge (UK)
We’re on a mission to spot and record as
many different coastal wildlife species as possible this National Marine
Week! We are challenging people up and down the coast of the North West
to get out and look for wildlife on their local coastline. Whether
that’s searching for shells on the strandline, looking into crevices and
rockpools, exploring the critters that live in our mudflats, or
discovering flowers in the sand dunes - we want to know what you see and
where you see it!
CoastSnap
(Australia)
The next time you visit a NSW beach, why not become
a beach scientist by helping us measure how beaches erode and recover
over time due to changing ocean conditions? 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. Community beach monitoring can help to improve how we manage
treasured coastal environments.
De Grote
Schelpenteldag (The Netherlands)
En help zo onderzoekers een
beter beeld te vormen van onze Noordzee. Met dit
burgerwetenschapsinitiatief leert de wetenschap heel wat over het
voorkomen van deze zeedieren, de impact van klimaat op de
biodiversiteit, en de aanwezigheid van exoten.
Delaware
Bay Horseshoe Crab Survey (USA)
The Horseshoe Crab, Limulus
polyphemus, migrates to the Delaware Bay Shore each year for spawning
purposes. Through the work of volunteers, the spawning population is
recorded to study the American Horseshoe Crab.
DISCOVERY
Yacht Program (global)
The DISCOVERY Yacht Program is comprised
of Scientist-Led Expeditions, Citizen Science, Educational Outreach and
Community Engagement, fostering collaborations with organizations,
academic institutions, and government agencies. SeaKeepers partners with
yacht owners, orchestrating research and outreach tailored to their
unique ocean interests. As boats traverse the globe, SeaKeepers enhances
their impact through conservation, research, and education during their
voyages. Participation ranges from concise seabed mapping to extensive
expeditions. Generous yacht owners may earn tax benefits and recognition
at SeaKeepers events, on the website, and within newsletters.
Dive
NI (Northern Ireland)
Report Your Sightings! Records of marine
species from people exploring the sea around Northern Ireland are vital
for monitoring and protecting our local marine environment.
DONIA (global)
The
DONIA application allows boaters, divers, fishermen and all sea lovers
to exchange information while helping to protect sensitive marine
ecosystems in compliance with the law. It offers an enriched
cartographic rendering by integrating the nature of the seabed,
bathymetry, regulations at sea, satellite images, points of interest,
and many specific sites (diving sites, ports, anchorages, underwater
photographs, observations of application users).
ECOPreds
project (France)
Have you been lucky enough to watch killer
whales in Scotland? Or do you enjoy watching seals in areas visited by
killer whales? Do you have images or footage of killer whale foraging
behaviour? – Either way, we would love to learn from your observations
and recordings.
eOceans (online)
Through monumental collaboration with ocean allies, like you, we
activate informed decisions for impactful action. By uniting people,
communities, and their observations with real-time analyses, our goal is
to help society quickly detect and respond to change — to overcome the
Shifting Baseline Syndrome and swiftly restore ocean health. We use the
eOceans® mobile app and analytics platform to make it happen.
Explore your
Shore (Ireland)
Our shores are some of the richest habitats we
have in terms of biodiversity. Despite this we have little information
on the distribution of many, if not most, of our intertidal and coastal
marine species. YOU can help contribute to our knowledge of Ireland’s
marine wildlife by getting involved in our marine biodiversity Citizen
Science surveys and partner projects. Contribute at any level, from
absolute beginner to expert identifier
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. What
is it you measure? Water colour is an indication for life in the water.
Scientists have been measuring this in marine waters via the Forel-Ule
scale for more than 200 years. Your measurements are invaluable to
scientists and will contribute to this long-term observation of water
colour and continue the timeseries.
Eyes of the Reef
Hawai’i (Hawai’i)
The Eyes of the Reef Network (EOR) is a
community reporting network for coral disease and bleaching; marine
invasive species; crown-of-thorn seastars and fish diseases. It is an
effective statewide reporting system that enables all community members
and ocean users to contribute to the long-term protection of our local
reefs.
Fish
& Click (France)
Avec Fish & Click, chacun peut contribuer au
recensement du matériel de pêche perdu en mer et sur le littoral. Cette
action permettra, à terme, de réduire les impacts de la pollution
plastique issue de la pêche sur les écosystèmes marins. Vous trouvez du
matériel de pêche perdu ? Adoptez le réflexe Fish & Click !
Fish Watch Forum
(Europe)
Conçu et porté par l’association Peau-Bleue et le
laboratoire ECOMERS de l’Université de Nice – Sophia Antipolis, le Fish
Watch Forum a pour but de collecter et rassembler vos observations sur
les poissons marins d’Europe de l’Ouest et de Méditerranée. Le Fish
Watch Forum fonctionne avec une équipe de bénévoles, notamment pour la
validation et la mise en ligne des données. Soyez indulgent et n’hésitez
pas à nous faire part de vos remarques (onglet “Contact” en haut de
page). Et envoyez vos photos et observations : c’est grâce aux
contributions de tous que ce site s’enrichit jour après jour !
FossilFinder
(Austria)
Im Rahmen dieses neuen Projektes finden interessierte
Citizen Scientists - von Schüler:innen, über Hobbysammler:innen bis hin
zu professionellen Wissenschaftler:innen - eine Basis um neue
Fossilfunde bestimmen zu lassen, diese zu publizieren und so das Netz zu
erdgeschichtlichen Daten in Österreich zu vervollständigen. Wir freuen
uns Ihnen die Web-App auf der SPOTTERON Citizen Science Plattform
vorstellen zu dürfen: Der Fossilfinder ist das neue Tool für Hobby- und
Profipaläontolog:innen zum Dokumentieren von Fossilfunden in ganz
Österreich und darüber hinaus.
GelAvista
(Portugal)
O GelAvista é o programa responsável pela
monitorização dos organismos gelatinosos em toda a costa portuguesa,
Açores e Madeira, lançado em Fevereiro de 2016. Pretende envolver a
comunidade no desenvolvimento da ciência, colmatando assim a falta de
conhecimento em Portugal sobre os organismos gelatinosos.
GhostMed
(the Mediterranean Sea)
Share your sightings of ghost fishing
gear in the Mediterranean Sea
Happy Whale
(global)
Submit your whale photos! Do you have images from
previous sightings? Sending older images is a great way to get started
with Happywhale.
Het
Groene Strand (The Netherlands)
Met het project Het Groene
Strand gaan LandschappenNL en de samenwerkende provinciale
Landschapsorganisaties samen met Stichting Duinbehoud, IVN,
Vogelbescherming Nederland en Stichting ANEMOON aan de slag om de natuur
en natuurbeleving weer haar plek terug te geven op het strand.
ID the
Manta (global)
If you have seen a manta ray anywhere in the
world, you can contribute directly to our global research and
conservation efforts. Submit your images and some basic information
about the sighting to our IDtheManta database, and we will provide
feedback about the individual manta you encountered.
Iguanas
from Above (online)
Marine Iguanas need your help! Help us
count Galapagos Marine Iguanas from aerial photographs so we can save
these awesome animals from extinction! Marine iguanas are threatened by
invasive species, pollution, and climate change. We are collecting the
first good comprehensive population size estimates for this endangered
species. To do this, we use drones to collect images of the Galapagos
coastlines. From these images, we will count the iguanas to estimate
their number in different locations. From these estimates, we can make a
solid plan to protect them. And by helping us count them, you are
directly contributing to saving this awesome species!
Irish
Basking Shark Group Sightings (Ireland)
We rely on sightings
data to help us understand key features of basking shark behavior and
movement patterns. To do so, we work collaboratively with the National
Biodiversity Data Centre and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group to ensure
that each sighting is recorded and stored in a single national database.
Reported sightings are freely accessible for use by research groups and
used to inform marine-based environmental impact assessments.
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.
KOR-project
(The Netherlands)
Het KOR-project heeft tot doel het zeeleven
onder de kust te verkennen. Het net -de kor- wordt vanaf het strand
voortgetrokken. Na gemiddeld tien minuten trekken wordt de kor het
strand opgetrokken, waarna de gevangen dieren worden geteld en
gemeten.
Le
RNE, Réseau National Échouages (France)
Le RNE, Réseau National
Échouages est le principal outil desuivi des échouages de mammifères
marins. Pour les espèces marines, le RNE est probablement le programme
de sciences participatives le plus ancien et structuré en France. La
coordination scientifique du RNE est assurée par l’Observatoire
Pelagis.
Litoraal
Inventarisatie en Monitoring Project (LIMP) (The Netherlands)
LIMP staat voor Litoraal Inventarisatie en Monitoring Project. Dit
project is bedoeld om inzicht te verkrijgen in de trends en
seizoenspatronen van dieren en zeewieren uit het litoraal (de zone
tussen de eb- en vloedlijn) en om de verspreiding van deze soorten in
kaart te brengen.
MangroveWatch
(global)
MangroveWatch is a not-for-profit organisation that
focuses on the research, education and conservation of mangrove and
tidal wetland environments globally. Much of our work is channeled
through our flagship program that is built on partnerships between
scientists, community volunteers and traditional owners.
Manta Matcher
(global)
Each manta has an individual fingerprint: the pattern
of spots on its belly. Get an image or video of their “bellyprint” and
we can match that pattern to mantas already in the database, or your
manta might be completely new to the database. When you submit a manta
identification photo, a local researcher receives a notification. This
researcher will double check that the information you submitted is
correct (so don’t worry if you are unsure about which species you saw!).
Once a researcher is happy with all the data accompanying the
identification photo, they will run the MantaMatcher algorithm. The
algorithm is like facial recognition software for manta
bellies.
Marine
Conservation Society: Big Microplastic Survey (UK)
Microplastics pose a big threat to marine ecosystems and human
health. Alongside the Big Microplastic Survey, we’re collecting vital
data on microplastic pollution in the UK. You can get involved by
heading to the beach and telling us about the microplastics you find
there.
Marine
Conservation Society: Big Seaweed Search (UK)
Our coast is home
to an amazing variety of seaweeds. 650 different species live and grow
around the UK. Discovering where and how they grow can tell us vital
information about our climate. The more data we gather, the more
knowledge and influence we have to fight for the future of our
seas.
Marine
Conservation Society: Seasearch (UK, Channel Islands, and Isle of
Man)
You could help track the health of our ocean by joining
our Seasearch project and help us to protect and restore our marine
environment. Seasearch is a project for recreational divers and
snorkellers who want to do their bit for the marine environment by
collecting information about habitats, plants and animals that they see
under the water. We need Seasearch information from sites all around
Britain and Ireland, including the Channel Islands and Isle of Man, so
wherever you dive or snorkel, you can take part.
Marine
Conservation Society: Source to Sea Litter Quest (UK)
Every
year, thousands of people head to the coast to take part in a beach
clean and record what they find there. But if you don’t live near the
sea, you can still make a difference to the health of our ocean by
recording the litter you see in your local area.
Marine
Conservation Society: Wildlife Sightings (Ireland and the UK)
We want to hear about the wildlife you spot at the coast and at
sea, especially marine turtles and jellyfish in UK and Irish waters.
Your sightings provide vital information about our ocean’s inhabitants
and contributes to scientific research which finds solutions to protect
our seas.
Marine mammals in
Belgium (Belgium)
Collecting data on strandings and sightings
of marine mammals is important as such data can provide us with a lot of
information about marine mammals, their population trends, problems they
face, and eventually on the condition of the marine environment in
general. The aim is to gather all Belgian marine mammal observations and
strandings. The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS) has
been responsible for coordinating research into the strandings and cause
of death of marine mammals in Belgium since the early 1990s. The
institute produces annual reports on observations and strandings of
marine mammals in Belgium with the collaboration of SEALIFE Blankenberge
and the Universities of Liège and Ghent.
Marine Metre Squared
(New Zealand)
The Marine Metre Squared (Mm2) project has been
developed by the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre, Department of Marine
Science, University of Otago. The aim of the project is to encourage
communities to get involved in long-term monitoring of the seashore, to
raise awareness of biodiversity and changes in the marine environment,
and build links between scientists, educators, schools and community/iwi
groups who care about the seashore environment and want to look after
it. We welcome participation from individuals, community groups and
schools – anyone with an interest in the NZ seashore.
Mitten Crab Watch
(UK)
Chinese mitten crabs are officially listed as one of the
World’s 100 worst invasive species. They can cause damage to fishing
gear and river banks, block intake screens, modify natural habitats and
compete with native species. It is this economic and ecological damage
that makes this crab such an unwelcome arrival. The full extent of these
exotic pests in English and Welsh waters is currently unclear and a
consortium of research institutes is requesting mitten crab sightings
from members of the public, anglers and waterway workers, to clarify the
distribution of this species.
Monitoringproject
Onderwater Oever (The Netherlands)
Het Monitoringproject
Onderwater Oever (MOO) voor sportduikers en snorkelaars heeft tot doel
veranderingen in het onderwaterleven te signaleren. Wie aan het MOO
meedoet, draagt bij aan het opbouwen van kennis over de
onderwaternatuur, zodat deze beter kan worden beheerd en
beschermd.
National
Whale and Dolphin Watch 2025 (UK)
National Whale and Dolphin
Watch is a week long citizen science event dedicated to studying and
protecting cetaceans in UK waters. By taking part in National Whale and
Dolphin Watch, the data you submit plays a invaluable role in
understanding cetacean distribution, abundance, and population trends,
as well as increase public awareness about the incredible whales,
dolphins and porpoises that inhabit our seas. All you need to do is turn
your eyes to the sea to help out!
NeMO-Net (online)
NeMO-Net is a single player iPad game where players help NASA
classify coral reefs by painting 3D and 2D images of coral. Players can
rate the classifications of other players and level up in the food chain
as they explore and classify coral reefs and other shallow marine
environments and creatures from locations all over the world!
Observadores
del mar: Alien fishes (Spain)
The arrival and establishment of
a species from another region of the world can alter the ecology of
local communities. In the Mediterranean, an important entry route for
tropical fish is the Suez Canal. In 2000, the species Fistularia
comersonii was found for the first time and it has now reached the
Iberian coastline. If you dive or fish, you can detect the arrival and
expansion of exotic species and contribute to their monitoring. Take
photos of fish you do not recognise or any invasive species described,
and report their abundance, location and other simple but relevant
aspects.
Observadores
del mar: Climate Fish (Spain)
Climate change is rapidly
changing the identity of Mediterranean fauna and flora favoring the
success of warm water species while putting at risk the fate of cold
affinity organisms. Fishes are among the best indicators to monitor this
phenomenon. Help us to track their abundance on a regular basis and get
informed on Climate Change impacts! If you are a diver or snorkeler with
a good skill in fish recognition you can help us monitoring a selected
number of coastal fish species along a transect of 5 minutes. Have a
look at our standard protocol and start count fishes!
Observadores
del mar: Coral Alert! (Spain)
Climate change is causing rapid
warming of the Mediterranean Sea. In fact, its warming rates are above
the average for the oceans. The increase in temperature is transforming
marine ecosystems and, in the case of coral and gorgonia, it is severely
affecting their conservation and viability. If you dive, you can report
the location and health condition of coral populations, gather
information about the colonies at different times of year, detect
introduced species and, between May and June, photograph the Paramuricea
clavata red gorgonian in reproduction.
Observadores
del mar: Decapod Crustaceans (Spain)
Decapoda are a group of
crustacea that includes craps, shrimps, lobsters, prawns and hermit
crabs, among other species. It is a very diverse group but also
little-known. In the Mediterranean there are some very common and very
rare species, and others that are invasive. On the coast or in the water
you can gather valuable information about decapoda. Take photos of them
in their habitat and during various stages of development, identify
invasive species or report any anomalies you detect, such as mass
mortality or variations in reproduction.
Observadores
del mar: Hidden Deserts (Spain)
Algal forests are fundamental
ecosystems that provide a refuge and food for many marine species.
Various factors such as overfishing, invasive fish and climate change
are contributing to their disappearance. Underwater deserts or
algae-free zones take their place, leaving exposed rocky areas with
barely any production or biodiversity. If you dive, you can get involved
in monitoring underwater deserts. Locate algae-free zones, take photos
and state their location and size. Gather data at different times of
year and report the presence of indicator species, such as sea urchins,
salpa and rabbitfish
Observadores
del mar: Invasive Algae (Spain)
The entry of exotic algal
species in the Mediterranean is increasing, a process that is worsening
due to human activity. One example of this is Caulerpa cylindracea, one
of the invasive species that has the greatest impact due to factors such
as mechanical destruction of marine habitats and excess nutrients, among
others. If you dive or snorkel you can expand the information we have
about invasive algae. When you see a target species or one you have
never seen before, take a photo to help identify it and send details
about its environment. If you visit the same area, you will contribute
to assessing the expansion of identified species.
Observadores
del mar: Jellyfish Alert (Spain)
Many different native species
of jellyfish live in the Mediterranean. Some of the populations
proliferate at certain times of year, which can have an impact on marine
ecosystems and human activities as they are organisms that sting. You
can contribute to monitoring jellyfish on the coast or in open sea. Take
photos of those you find on the sand on the beach or those you observe
in the sea during the summer and the rest of the year. If you detect a
proliferation of these animals, report it.
Observadores
del mar: Marine Litter (Spain)
Marine waste is a global problem
with a direct impact on seas and oceans around the world. Poorly managed
waste ends up in the sea from rivers or directly from maritime trade,
fishing and other activities. This waste concentrates on coasts, in
estuaries and on the seabed and may persist for thousands of years. If
you dive, fish or frequently visit the coast, you can provide very
valuable information. Take photos of the waste built up on beaches, in
estuaries, on the seabed or in your fishing net. Estimate its density
and report the habitats where you found it and the creatures in contact
with it.
Observadores
del mar: Mediterranean Fishes (Spain)
Today we still do not
know many details about the habitats and distribution of fish species in
the Mediterranean. Moreover, some species are particularly sensitive to
increases in the sea temperature and in response they modify their
population distribution, which makes them indicators of climate change.
If you dive, snorkel or fish, you can expand our knowledge of fish. Take
photos of species that are indicators of climate change, gather data
about their abundance and location, and report unknown fish, cases of
mass mortality, variations to their distribution and alteration to their
habitat.
Observadores
del mar: Microplastic Watchers (Spain)
More than 60% of the
waste built up in the sea and on the coast of the planet is plastic.
This material is very long-lasting but it also tends to break up into
increasingly smaller particles called microplastics that can enter the
food cycle as many marine organisms confuse them with food. If you are
an educational centre, an association or another group, get fully
involved in researching and monitoring microplastics on the beaches in
our sampling network. Diagnosing the build-up of micro-plastics gives
visibility to the problem and its effects on the ecosystem.
Observadores
del mar: Pen Shells (Spain)
Fan mussels (Pinna nobilis) are
bivalve molluscs that are endemic to the Mediterranean and live in
Posidonia oceanica fields. They can reach 40 years of age. Since autumn
2016, a pathogen has caused the mortality of fan mussels to rocket. This
impact comes together with other threats such as pollution, fishing and
degradation of their habitat. If you dive and find fan mussels, dead or
alive, report their location, depth and health condition. Your
observation is crucial to expand our knowledge of this problem. You can
also report the presence of Pinna rudis, another fan mussel species,
which is not threatened but less known.
Observadores
del mar: Seabirds (Spain)
In spite of the large amount of
observations performed by the birdwatching community around the world,
information about the presence of birds out at sea is scarce in
comparison. Gathering data about birds out at sea has great value in
studying the conditions of their habitats and their relationship with
the marine environment. If you have some ornithological knowledge and go
sailing, you can contribute a lot to the project. Identify the birds in
different parts of the sea in different seasons of the year, spot
iconic, protected or endangered species, and report on unusual behaviour
you may detect or distribution changes.
Observadores
del mar: Seagrass in Reproduction (Spain)
Phanerogamae form
seagrass fields, which play a key role in the Mediterranean ecosystem.
They are the home for a range of species, help keep the water clean,
cushion surges and reduce beach erosion. However, activities such as
anchoring boats, coastal infrastructure and pollution are reducing
seagrass fields in many areas. On the beach or in the water, if you can
find flowers or fruit of any of the phanerogamae species, fragments of
rarer species or a noteworthy impact affecting seagrass fields, take
photos to provide evidence and report what you have observed.
Observadores
del mar: Sharks and Rays (Spain)
Sharks and rays are a very
diverse group and constitute a key element in the regulation of coastal
and oceanic marine ecosystems. At present, it is one of the groups most
threatened with extinction in the world, so the protection of these
species should be considered a priority. The main causes that have led
to the decline in populations of sharks and rays around the world are
overfishing and the degradation of habitats. The main objective of the
project is to determinate the areas where inhabit the different sharks
and rays species, especially those that are threatened with extinction.
Sharks and rays are not very abundant, but you can see them from a boat,
from the beach or underwater. If you see any, you can take photographs
or videos that serve as evidence of their presence. You can also report
their abundance, location and other aspects that seem relevant to
you.
Observadores
del mar: Syngnathids (Spain)
Seahorses and pipefish are species
that are closely connected to their environment. They are not very
mobile and they have a particular form of reproduction in which the
males incubate the eggs. These characteristics make them animals that
are very sensitive to changes to their habitat, and they are often
threatened by human activity. If you dive, you can do a lot to protect
these astounding creatures. Report the presence and abundance of
seahorse and pipefish species in your area, take photos and describe the
habitat of these animals. You can also follow the evolution of their
populations over time.
Ocean
Wise Sightings Network (Canada)
The beauty of the Ocean Wise
Sightings Network is that by employing a variety of outreach events,
community members are encouraged to contribute to our conservation
efforts and report their sightings. This data plays an integral role in
various conservation projects concerning cetacean health and monitoring,
and can be useful in identifying critical habitat, developing
species-specific recovery strategies, and implementing regulations
related to cetaceans and harmful human activities. Individual sighting
reports are also relayed in real-time to Ocean Wise’s WhaleReport Alert
System (WRAS), a tool developed for ship captains of large commercial
vessels (e.g., ferries, tugs, and freighters) to alert them of the
presence of whales within 10 nautical miles of their location. The WRAS
functions to provide advance warning to mariners to reduce their impacts
on nearby cetaceans by slowing down, re-routing, or halting their
vessel.
OceanEYEs
(online)
NOAA scientists need your help to count fish and
improve data used in management of the Hawaiʻi “Deep 7” bottomfish
fishery! NOAA’s Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center deploys
stereo-camera systems on the seafloor to help monitor populations of
deep-water snappers and groupers. The local commercial fishery in
Hawaiʻi targets these fish primarily. Each camera can record tens of
thousands of images! Human observers annotate the images to count and
measure each species. This can take months using only a small team of
researchers. With your help, we can speed up the work and train machine
vision algorithms to improve our analysis. This will make us one step
closer to improving fish stock assessments, which are used by fishery
managers!
OpenLitterMap
(global)
Right now, trillions of plastic-tipped cigarette butts
are leeching toxic chemicals and microplastics into the environment. The
result? Massive amounts of nicotine and other toxic chemicals get
released. These toxic chemicals bio-accumulate in various plants and
animals. Some of which we eat. An environmental emergency is at our
fingertips. You can help us fix this by contributing to OpenLitterMap.
Just take a photo, tag the litter, & upload it to our app.
Penguin
detective (online)
Over the last several years, penguin
biologists have been working hard to find all the penguin colonies in
Antarctica using satellite imagery. However, the massive expanse of the
continent and the challenges of finding each last penguin colony leave
many likely undiscovered. This is where you can help! This short guide
is intended to walk you through the basics of penguin colony detective
work using Google Earth. Understanding what you are seeing in satellite
imagery takes some practice, but with some patience, you too can join
the online expedition to find all of Antarctica’s penguins.
Penguin
Watch (online)
Welcome to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean!
Penguins - globally loved, but under threat. Research shows that in some
regions, penguin populations are in decline; but why? Click “get
started” to begin monitoring penguins, and help us answer this question.
With over 100 sites to explore, we need your help now more than
ever!
Plages
Vivantes (France)
Le programme « Plages Vivantes » est un
observatoire participatif de la biodiversité des hauts de plages pour
mieux comprendre et prédire les effets des changements globaux et
locaux. Destiné à un large public, il offre la possibilité de réaliser
des protocoles scientifiques de façon ludique et permet de récolter de
nombreuses données qui aideront les scientifiques à comprendre les
changements globaux qui s’opèrent.
Project ALeRT -
Archéologie, Littoral et Réchauffement Terrestre (France)
Participer à la protection du patrimoine archéologique
littoral
Project
Sepia (UK)
Thank you very much for taking the time to log your
cuttlefish related sighting. The survey will take no longer than 5-10
minutes and will contribute to building a database on cuttlefish
distribution across the UK which will aid in the understanding and
conservation of these beautiful creatures!
Purperslak
Inventarisatie en Monitoring Project (PIMP) (The Netherlands)
Het PIMP is opgezet vanwege de sterke achteruitgang van de
Purperslak door het gebruik van Organotin-verbindingen in
aangroeiwerende producten voor schepen. Met het PIMP kunnen Purperslak
populaties jaarlijks gevolgd worden.
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. Over time,
Redmap will use this ‘citizen science’ data to map which Australian
marine species may be extending their distribution range – a.k.a moving
house - in response to changes in the marine environment, such as ocean
warming. Redmap members use their knowledge of the seas to help monitor
Australia’s vast coastline. The citizen science data also highlights
regions and species that may be experiencing more distribution changes,
so that research can be focused into these areas.
Reef
Check (global)
Reef Check is a non-profit organization leading
citizen scientists to promote stewardship of sustainable reef
communities worldwide. Reef Check’s Vision: Thriving reefs, cared for by
communities sustained for generations to come.
Sea
Watch Foundation whale, dolphin, and porpoise sightings (UK)
If
you live or work on the coast or at sea, then you can help the Sea Watch
Foundation with its valuable work. If you sight whales, dolphins and
porpoises and want to submit your sightings and recording forms, please
return them to Sea Watch – every bit helps!
SeabirdWatch
(online)
The world’s seabirds are in decline, but some species
are doing well in some areas, but poorly in others. There are big,
technical difficulties in studying seabird colonies at large scales.
However, if we can monitor many colonies at the same time and analyze
the data rapidly, we can identify which threats are important and
encourage policy makers to act.
SeagrassSpotter
(global)
SeagrassSpotter seeks to expand the number of people
studying seagrass from a handful of scientists to hundreds and
potentially thousands of ‘citizen scientists.’ As part of efforts to
build a sustainable monitoring network, and by leveraging the enthusiasm
of everyone from fishers to SCUBA divers to people on vacations at the
beach, we’ll create a more comprehensive picture of seagrass meadows
around the globe. This in turn will inspire new scientific research and
practical conservation measures that can help protect ocean habitats.
Working together with citizen scientists all over the world, we’ll
accomplish big things for seagrass and other vulnerable marine species,
but only with your help. The SeagrassSpotter project has been created by
Project Seagrass in association with Cardiff University and Swansea
University.
Seal
Spotter (online)
Australian fur seals play an important role in
Australia’s marine ecosystems, particularly around Phillip Island. To
better understand them, we need your help. SealSpotter allows anyone
with a computer to help with the management and protection of our oceans
by counting seals in images captured with a UAV (a.k.a ‘drone’). This
allows Nature Parks scientists to analyse seal population and marine
debris entanglement data faster and more accurately, leading to a
greater understanding of their world and the threats they
face.
Seasearch
Ireland Adopt-a-Site (Ireland)
In order to better monitor
inshore biodiversity the an effort based monitoring scheme –
Adopt-a-Site was launched in 2016. The Scheme consists of 17 sites
monitored once a month over 5 months (May-September) and to the end of
2017 has collected 2,652 records of 209 species. The Adopt a Site scheme
is aimed at clubs, dive centres and individual divers and training is
organised locally on request.
Seashore
Spotter (Ireland)
Seashore Spotter is a Citizen Science survey
allowing you record any marine species (even if you don’t know what it
is!), any time, anywhere.
Secchi Disk
(global)
Climate change is threatening the phytoplankton that
underpins the marine food chain. We must understand why before it’s too
late. Help collect essential data by taking part in this vital citizen
science study.
Signalering
Exoten (The Netherlands)
Exoten zijn organismen die
oorspronkelijk niet in Nederland voorkomen. Door menselijk handelen zijn
ze in de Nederlandse natuur terecht gekomen. Als een exoot explosief
toeneemt dan wordt gesproken van een invasieve exoot en is er een
(potentiële) bedreiging van de biodiversiteit.
Sint
Eustatius (MOO) (The Netherlands)
Sint Eustatius is een eiland
binnen het Nederlands Caribisch gebied. Voor het beheer en de
bescherming van het Nationale Mariene Park is belangstelling voor en
goede kennis van de mariene natuur belangrijk. ANEMOON wil met het
Monitoringproject Onderwater Oever (MOO) een bijdrage leveren.
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. This information is used by Spot A Shark researchers, as well as
international partners, to facilitate management decisions aimed towards
conserving our Critically Endangered population of Grey Nurse sharks. By
supporting this project, you are helping researchers gather valuable
data, which may help provide long-term protection for the Grey Nurse
sharks and their habitats.
Spyfish
Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Spyfish Aotearoa is a newly launched
collaboration between DOC and Wildlife.AI, a charitable organisation
applying artificial intelligence to conservation. The team deploys
baited underwater cameras in marine reserves all over Aotearoa New
Zealand to monitor the abundance and diversity of marine life. The
underwater videos are hosted online for citizen scientists to identify
and count the fish species present in the footage.
This project is also being used to train artificial intelligence
software. In the future, the software will automatically process the
footage and reduce the need for citizen scientists to manually classify
the information.
Strandaanspoelsel
Monitoring Project (SMP) (The Netherlands)
Het SMP
(Strandaanspoelsel Monitoring Project) wordt uitgevoerd door
strandwachters. Deze lopen wekelijks of eens in de twee weken een
vastgesteld SMP-traject bij laagwater over het strand. Daarbij
registeren ze alle aangespoelde organismen of resten daarvan.
Surfing
for Science (Spain)
Surfing for Science is a pioneering
initiative to assess the level of microplastic pollution in shoreline
waters. Citizens participate in the project by collecting scientific
samples whilst paddle surfing. The final objective is twofold: knowing
how much and what type of microplastics are present in coastline waters
will help us find solutions to reduce their impact; we would also hope
that society becomes more scientifically aware of the problems that
plastic pollution generates.
The
Big Beach Biodiversity Survey (Ireland)
Record marine species
found cast up on Irish beaches. The remains of species cast up by the
tide can be a really useful indicator of what is living beneath the
adjacent waves. It helps us map the distribution of marine species
around the Irish coastline, and to find out what species occur at
different times of year.
The Great Reef
Census (global)
The Great Reef Census is a groundbreaking
citizen science effort to survey the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you’re
on the Reef or on the other side of the world, you can be part of this
important conservation initiative.
The
Great Rocky Shore BioBlitz (Ireland)
Help us find Ireland’s
most Biodiverse Rocky Shore! by recording as many marine species as
possible from your local rocky shore.
The
Great Shark Snapshot (global)
Take part in our community
science project and help us gather vital information about global shark
distribution. During the Great Shark Snapshot we want buddy pairs, dive
centres, clubs and boats to join us and record as many shark, ray and
skate sightings around the world as possible. We will come together, go
diving, and record all the sharks that we see in a global Great Shark
Snapshot event. Over time, each Snapshot will build a clearer picture
for shark scientists and conservationists. A picture of species
distribution around the world and population changes. 1/3 of sharks and
rays are threatened from destructive fishing, climate change and habitat
destruction. The data collected will help scientists put effective
conservation plans in place to help species.
The
Koster seafloor observatory (online)
Explore the Kosterhavets
National Park, Sweden’s first marine national park: from your sofa, and
help scientists at the Koster Seafloor Observatory discover the species,
habitats, and even litter found there
The
Rock Pool Project (UK)
We are a not-for-profit community
interest company, passionate about connecting people of all ages and
backgrounds to the incredible wildlife found around our coastline. Our
mission is to bring people together, connect with our nature and collect
data on biodiversity. We have three survey options that can suit people
of all abilities: BioBlitz; Mini-Biodiveristy Survey; Crustacean
Survey
The SeaKeepers
International Society (global)
The International SeaKeepers
Society promotes oceanographic research, conservation, and education
through direct involvement with the yachting community. Providing
educational resources and hands-on marine science experiences to
students is the primary focus for ensuring the future wellbeing of our
planet. SeaKeepers enables the yachting community to take full advantage
of their unique potential to advance marine sciences and raise awareness
about global ocean issues.
The Seawatchers
(Denmark)
The Seawatchers (DK) 31,000 civilians have
voluntarily signed up to help the Royal Danish Navy protect Danish
waters and coasts. The Seawatchers know where and how to report oil
sightings, and they contribute to keeping the coast clean of marine
litter. Occasionally, they report observations of, for example, rare
animal species to scientific institutions
The
Shark Trust Angling Project (Uk and Ireland)
Anglers are
uniquely placed to record a wide range of information on sharks, skates
and rays, improving our understanding of their movements and population
trends. In time, this could feed into more effective management of
commercial fisheries and protection of those species under greatest
threat.
The
SIREN Project (online)
The collection of hydrological data in
Italy has been managed at the national level by the National
Hydrological and Mareographic Service (SIMN) since early 1900. The
dismantlement of the SIMN, performed about 30 years ago, resulted in
data collection being transferred to a regional level. This change has
determined problems in the availability of complete and homogeneous data
for the whole country. Historical hydrological measurements are usually
available only in the printed version of the Hydrological Yearbooks and
limited efforts have been spent to digitize this collection. Within the
SIREN (Saving Italian hydRological mEasuremeNts) project we aim to
digitize these data by crowd-sourcing the recovery of hydrological
measurements from historical Hydrological Yearbooks to produce a
consistent dataset.
Wakame Watch
(UK)
Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) is a large species of seaweed
originating from the Pacific and is considered by the IUCN Invasive
Specialist Group to be one of the 100 ‘world’s worst’ invasive species,
due to its potential to impact ecological and economic interests.
Scientists do not currently believe that the true spread of the species
is known for Great Britain and North West Europe and producing an
accurate distribution of this species is important in terms of managing
and controlling spread. Wakame Watch has been established in order to
generate an up-to-date picture of the distribution of the species, by
encouraging recording of sightings from the public, in particular, we
are asking divers, snorkelers, recreational boat users, fishermen and
environmental surveyors to let us know when they encounter the
species.
Walking
on the sea traces (global)
We propose 3 themes: 1) Water at
Home deals with the topic of domestic use of drinking water, 2) The Sea
at the Table allows us to better understand your consumption of fish and
sea products, and 3) SOS Plastic at Sea offers you an opportunity to
reflect on the environmental impact of plastic material and waste.
Participation is simple and fun!
Zegen
in de delta (The Netherlands)
RAVON onderzoekt de
kraamkamerfunctie van de Zuid-Hollandse delta vanuit het project “Een
Zegen in de Delta”. Zo brengen we in kaart welke jonge vissen gebruik
maken van welke gebieden en welke eisen ze stellen aan hun
opgroeigebied. Een belangrijk onderdeel van het project is om te kijken
óf en hoe de samenstelling van de visgemeenschap en de kraamkamerfunctie
verandert nu de Haringvlietsluizen op een kier staan en er weer zout
water het Haringvliet in mag stromen. Onderaan deze pagina is een
videoserie te vinden over dit project.
Федерация
Зелени Балкани (The Balkans)
Проучванията на китоподобните в
акваторията на България са малко и наличните данни за разпространение,
численост, сезонна динамика, миграции, предпочитани зони, са
изключително оскъдни. Събирането на всякаква информация от наблюденията
на тези видове и създаването на национална база данни е изключително
важно за запълване на научната празнота. Това ще бъде основата за
набелязване на конкретни мерки за опазването на тези морски бозайници.
Ако живеете по Черноморското крайбрежие или работата Ви е свързана с
редовно плаване в Черно море можете да помогнете в нашата мисия по
проучване и опазване на делфините. Всяка помощ макар и малка е добре
дошла и полезна!