Tag Archive for: Citizen Science

Melbourne Water’s Frog Census Working Overtime

Melbourne Water’s Frog Census app, developed by Spatial Vision’s Lapis mobile technology team, engages the community around the value of, and threats to frog species whilst helping monitor the health of our waterways.

Whale saving technology warrants wider application

Collisions with ships are one of the most common causes of death or injury for cetaceans.  The likelihood of collisions occurring will increase as the world’s reliance on ship-based transportation of goods and people increases. 

Mobile alert system prevents collisions at sea

Collisions with ships are one of the most common causes of death or injury for cetaceans.  The likelihood of collisions occurring will increase as the world’s reliance on ship-based transportation of goods and people increases. 

Inspired, Motivated and Scientifically Engaged Communities

Late 2016 the Commonwealth Government advised it was releasing more funding under the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Program which aims to contribute to the broader goals of science engagement in Australia.

Frog Census App

Frog Census App enables volunteers for the Frog Census citizen science program to easily identify and capture the location of frogs by species and report them back to Melbourne Water with just few steps.

Addressing critical issues with digital technology

Safeguarding humpbacks whales against migratory interference. Shutting down illegal trash dumping through the identification of problem areas. Interactive biodiversity education tools for Victoria’s classrooms.