EcoScope App

The EcoScope App is a smartphone application that enables citizens to report marine hazards, marine litter, pollution, the removal or stranding of protected species and other environmental concerns they encounter. Each report is submitted with GPS location, optional images, and contextual details, and is automatically forwarded to relevant local authorities, researchers, or marine management bodies based on the category. This community-based tool strengthens public engagement, fosters cooperation between local communities and authorities, and contributes valuable citizen-generated data to the EcoScope project, fisheries managers, and marine policy development across the region.

Key Features

• Real-Time Reporting: Submit geotagged observations with photos and descriptions.
• User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through intuitive menus to report various marine events.
• Data Contribution: Reports support researchers and decision-makers in protecting marine ecosystems.
• Adaptable Design: Easily customizable for different regions and languages.

How It Works

1. Download the App: Install from the links provided below.
2. Open the App: Select your preferred language (e.g., Greek or English).
3. Select a Category: Choose the type of observation to report.
4. Add Details: Provide a description, attach photos, and confirm your location.
5. Submit: Your report is automatically sent to relevant researchers or authorities.
6. Follow-Up: You may receive updates or responses depending on local coordination.

Pilot Implementations

• SeaWatch (Israel): Operational since 2016, with over 5,600 reports contributing to marine conservation and public awareness.
• EcoScopos (Greece): Launched in 2024 in collaboration with Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH), tailored for the Thracian Sea region.

Download the App

Google Play Store

Apple App Store

Figures 1–5: App Interface and Reporting Flow