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Ocean First Institute Citizen Science Project

We engage divers across the globe in the process of scientific data collection through a free and open access database.

We are collecting shark and ray ID and length data with the help of divers all over the world.

Our citizen science project goals are to engage divers in the process of scientific data collection and to report their findings in a free and open access database. Diver participation is key and will help us determine which species are present on reefs and in what numbers. We partner with dive operators in the Bahamas, and Florida to collect data using our underwater laser measuring devices. Contact us for more information on how to participate or to purchase you own laser measuring device, which you can use on every single dive you make!

Shark and Ray Citizen Science: Ocean First Institute