Ireland, United Kingdom
Samantha Andrews
The Shark Trust Angling Project
The Shark Trust Angling Project
Global
Samantha Andrews
SeagrassSpotter
SeagrassSpotter
Spain
Samantha Andrews
Observadores del mar: Jellyfish Alert
Observadores del mar: Jellyfish Alert
United Kingdom
Samantha Andrews
National Whale and Dolphin Watch
National Whale and Dolphin Watch
United Kingdom
Samantha Andrews
Marine Conservation Society: Big Seaweed Search
Marine Conservation Society: Big Seaweed Search

United Kingdom

Wakame Watch

Location: UK

Topics include: Seaweed

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.

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The Shark Trust Angling Project

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Location: UK; Ireland

Topics include: Sharks; Skates and Rays

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.

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The Rock Pool Project

Location: UK

Topics include: Marine Life

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

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Sea Watch Foundation whale, dolphin, and porpoise sightings

Location: UK

Topics include: Whales; Dolphins; Porpoise

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!

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National Whale and Dolphin Watch

Location: UK

Topics include: Whales; Dolphins; Porpoise

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!

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Mitten Crab Watch

Location: UK

Topics include: Crabs; Alien or Invasive Species

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.

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Marine Conservation Society: Wildlife Sightings

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Location: Ireland; UK

Topics include: Marine Life; Sea Turtles; Jellies

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.

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Marine Conservation Society: Seasearch

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Location: UK, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man

Topics include: Marine Life

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.

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Marine Conservation Society: Big Seaweed Search

Location: UK

Topics include: Seaweed

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.

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Coastal Nature Challenge

Location: UK

Topics include: Marine Life

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!

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Citizen Fins

Location: UK

Topics include: Dolphins

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.


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Bloomin’ Algae

Location: UK

Topics include: Harmful Algal Blooms

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.

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Adopt a Wreck

Location: UK

Topics include: Wrecks; Diving; Heritage

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.

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