The Big Blue Bag offers a chance for global citizens of any age, background and education level to gather data to assist marine conservation, empowering people to join the fight for the future of our oceans.
What is it?
The Big Blue Bag aims to become the largest citizen science initiative on earth in the next five years.
It allows normal people, regardless of age, education levels, background, and location, to gather key data related to ocean health.
The system also educates and informs on key issues impacting the sea.
All the data you record is uploaded to a dedicated app.
Founder Monty Halls explain what it is all about...
What is in the Big Blue Bag? The bag contains four specially designed science protocols.
What are the four testing protocols or experiments?
These are:
1.Microplastics.
2.Species Biodiversity.
3.Water Temperature.
4.Coastal Debris.
Each test also provides educational material on these issues.
The oldest measure of climate change, and more important than ever
Seabirds are a useful indicator of ecosystem health. This protocol allows you to submit data about their abundance.
Collect, weigh, and photograph debris washed up on the coast.
Assessing just how much microplastic is present on beaches and in shallow seas.
1.5c
Sea temperature warming of 1.5°C could destroy 70-90% of coral reefs.
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12
Million tonnes of plastic is dumped into the ocean every year.
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