sanbi’s citizen science initiative - biodiversity...
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SANBI’s citizen science initiative
What is iSpot?
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Observer
Date
Voucher
Location
Revised ID
Affiliations / membership
Reputation
Citizen Identification:
* by anyone
* backed by dictionary
* supported by agreement
* weighted by reputation
* presorted for experts
Interaction:
* reputation earned
* learner / mentor
Observer
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Voucher
Location
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Tags
Sharing …
Discussion
Commentary
Queries & Replies
Information
Links
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TAGS
Protea Colour Polymorphism
Alien Alien Rapid Response
Alien Biocontrol Invasive
Hyobanche Survey
EWT Roadkill & Alien, Fishistory
Sea Coral Atlas
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Foolsgold Beetle
Sea Swallow Rain Frog
Painted Reed Frog
Scops Owl
Silver Ghostmoth
NEW LOOK
PERSONAL HOME PAGE
COMMUNITIES
Global
UK & Ireland
Chile
Hong Kong
* Southern Africa
Filtering
Upload Your Toad
Tag WLT Monitoring
Project: Upload Your Toad
Tag WLT Monitoring
Keys
• Available in globally (but not yet for ZA) • Cool “what’s been seen around here feature”
• Needs to be upgraded for African conditions: • Needs an offline data capture mode
• Needs to check GPS is on when out of cell range
iSpot app for Android phones http
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PROJECTS
Thank you!
See you on iSpot! www.ispot.org.za