Whale and Dolphin Tracker 1.30

Log sightings and identify species of commonly sighted whales and dolphins from any location around the world. Whale and Dolphin Tracker offers a comprehensive platform for both professional scientists and the general public to engage in valuable research and conservation efforts by reporting their marine wildlife sightings. Contributing your observations will enrich a global database, aiding researchers in delineating patterns of species distribution and understanding the dynamics of species within their habitats.

Features:

• Record real-time sightings during your excursions.
• Utilize the integrated GPS logger to track your journey accurately.
• Upload photos from your mobile device to complement your sighting entries.
• Maintain complete control over your submitted data via your Whale and Dolphin Tracker account.
• Access a live map showcasing global sightings submitted by all users, continuously updated.

Contribute to research:

• Crowdsourcing enables a broader array of data collection beyond the limitations of individual researchers.
• Enhanced coverage across time and space enhances the documentation of rare or lesser-studied marine wildlife.
• Citizen science nurtures ocean stewards and fosters heightened awareness of marine biodiversity.

How to report a sighting:

• Utilize the app to record the GPS location of whale, dolphin, and marine wildlife sightings accurately.
• Assist researchers in accounting for survey efforts by linking each sighting with an associated track. Initiate the GPS track upon departure from land and conclude it upon return for precise estimation of sightings per unit distance, crucial for marine animal distribution studies.
• Directly upload photos linked to your sightings from your mobile device, facilitating species confirmation by researchers and potential inclusion in photo-identification databases.