CoastSnap
from 08/09/2020
CoastSnap is a global Citizen Science project to capture changing coastlines. With the CoastSnap App, developed by the SPOTTERON Citizen Science Platform, users can create timelines of coasts and record their development. Observing and uploading photos of the same location into the CoastSnap App helps researchers to understand how coastlines are changing over time.
CoastSnap relies on repeat photos at the same location to track how the coast is changing over time due to processes such as storms, rising sea levels, human activities, and other factors. Using a specialised technique known as photogrammetry, CoastSnap turns photos of the Citizen Scientists into valuable coastal data that is used by coastal scientists to understand and forecast how coastlines might change in the coming decades. Photogrammetry enables the position of the coastline to be pinpointed from the Coastsnaps to an accuracy similar to that of professional coastal survey teams.
Aim
CoastSnap aims to harness the power of community involvement to build a global network of data on coastal changes. By capturing repeat photos of coastlines, the project helps scientists track and predict long-term changes to coastal environments. This collective effort contributes to a better understanding of the impacts of natural and human-driven forces on coastlines, ultimately helping to protect and manage these critical areas for future generations.
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Created May 21, 2025, 3:17 p.m.
Updated May 26, 2025, 7:56 a.m.
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