Description
Portal for collecting observations and sightings that sea lovers make during their activities, whether professional or leisure.
It consists of a multi-function platform, through which any citizen can
collaborate with research by contributing their knowledge and
experience. Participating is very easy and you don't have to be an
expert. You can enter your observation via web or mobile phone. You just
have to register with an email and in 3 easy steps you can add your
observation. A group of specialized scientists will validate your data
and answer your questions. We also provide you with identification
guides and links of interest.
Data are collected on the distribution and abundance of common marine
species, the appearance of "rare" or invasive marine species, or the
presence of effects on the ecosystem (mortality of organisms, surface
and seabed contamination). The data is used in research projects to
better understand the effects that global warming, pollution, changes in
biodiversity, invasions of exotic species and overfishing are having on
the sea.
This web platform, coordinated by the Barcelona Institute of Marine
Sciences (CSIC), has the participation of experts from different
national and international research centers who validate and comment on
the observations received. The web thus becomes a meeting point between
citizens and scientists, who together aim to create new knowledge. To
deepen collaboration, training and outreach days are organized for the
general public and schools.
All the data provided is public and is collected on maps organized by outstanding observations and observations by project.
To do this, the website provides resources, files, identification
guides, protocols and documents to know, for example, how to carry out a
census or to record the observed data.
Aim
The platform OBSERVADORES DEL MAR collects observations and experiences
of citizens on phenomena that occur in the sea, to do research. It
collects data on the distribution and abundance of common marine
species, the appearance of marine species, 'rare' or invasive species,
or the presence of effects on the ecosystem (mortality of organisms,
surface and seabed contamination).
The data is used to better understand the effects of global warming,
pollution, changes in biodiversity, invasions of exotic species and
overfishing on the sea.
This web platform is also a meeting point between citizens and
scientists based on dialogue from their observations.
Coordinated by the Institute of Marine Sciences, researchers
participate from different national and international research centers
and validate and comment on the observations received. It is a project
of #ciencie science.