PADI AWARE: The App for Marine Conservationists
PADI AWARE is a free mobile application developed by Rantmedia for Android users. It is an innovative app that empowers marine conservationists to contribute to the Dive Against Debris® citizen science project. The app enables users to report the types and quantities of marine debris items found underwater, as well as entangled or dead wildlife. The project aims to build a global dataset that provides an accurate perspective of marine debris found in the ocean and helps find solutions to prevent debris from entering the ocean.
The app's key features include the ability to record all trash items removed, as well as entangled or dead wildlife found. Even if your survey site is free of debris, you can still report it. You can view your contribution to the global dataset, share your impact via social media channels, and upload multiple images directly from your device. The app also allows you to easily plot your dive site to calculate the area surveyed. Plus, if you don't have an internet connection, the app will store your data until you resume connectivity. Download PADI AWARE today and become an agent of positive change for the ocean!
