INSIGHT INTO THE PROJECT

The aim of the project is to tap into the power of citizen science to dramatically increase the amount of monitoring data within the Great Barrier Reef, and then translate these crowd-sourced data into valuable information that managers can use to make better decisions.

The web-based interface provides a way for citizens to classify hard coral in thousands of underwater images and contribute to a growing dataset used to monitor the condition of the Reef.

How to help:

Classifier: Help classify hard coral found in underwater images submitted by professional monitoring teams, reef operators, and citizens so that these data can be used to predict coral cover across the Great Barrier Reef.

Photographer: Submit underwater images taken on your trip to the Great Barrier Reef. Your photos are then available for you or other citizens to classify. This feature is coming soon!

Explore: Virtual reality interfaces can also be accessed via the Google Play store, enabling anyone with an internet connection to immerse themselves in, and virtually explore 360-degree images of the Great Barrier Reef.

Become a citizen scientist and classify underwater images in Virtual Reef Diver and you could win a GoPro Hero 6 camera – allowing you to take all number of amazing shots, including underwater shots of the Great Barrier Reef.