Citizen Science
News from the world of citizen science, where ordinary people and scuba divers can contribute to our understanding of the ocean planet
New DIVR app turns recreational dives into marine research data
DIVR is a free-to-use dive-logging app that can turn recreational scuba dives into citizen science-generated marine biodiversity records
Marine Conservation Society calls on public to join Great British Beach Clean 2026
The Marine Conservation Society is calling on people across the UK to take part in this year's Great British Beach Clean from 18-27 September
UK’s largest-ever seagrass restoration project begins in Cornwall
The largest seagrass restoration project ever undertaken in the UK has been launched as part of a marine recovery programme in Cornwall.
Rare Bronze Age sword discovered at protected UK wreck site
A rare Bronze Age sword has been discovered by volunteer divers investigating historic wreck sites off the coast of Devon, southern UK
Insta360 marks Shark Awareness Day with global shark protection campaign
Leading action camera manufacturer Insta360 has teamed up with the PADI AWARE Foundation to launch a global shark protection campaign
Shark Trust’s Great Shark Snapshot returns for 2026
The Shark Trust calls on divers and snorkellers to record sightings of sharks, rays, skates and eggcases for this year’s Great Shark Snapshot
Nationwide litter pick campaign launches to tackle pollution from source to sea
The Marine Conservation Society is encouraging people across the UK to take part in the new Source to Sea Litter Pick from 16-31 May 2026
PADI launches global shark and ray census and new specialty course
PADI has launched a global shark and ray census alongside a new speciality course, developed in partnership with Swiss watchmaker Blancpain.
MCS calling on volunteers to report jellyfish sightings
The Marine Conservation Society is calling on citizen scientists to report their jellyfish and turtle sightings as warm summer waters approach
Shark Trust and BSAC launch partnership to map shark and skate egg-laying sites
The Shark Trust and BSAC have announced a partnership encouraging divers to contribute data about where sharks and skates lay their eggs.
Persistent plastic crisis continues to pollute UK beaches
From takeaway containers to tiny plastic fragments, marine litter remains a daily reality on UK’s shores, despite signs of progress
Citizen scientists report potential record-breaking coral colony on Great Barrier Reef
Citizen scientist mother and daughter discover what could be the largest single coral colony in the world on the Great Barrier Reef
Six comb jelly species recorded in Colombia for the first time
Six comb jelly species have been recorded in Colombian waters for the first time in a new national inventory of ctenophores
Great British Beach Clean 2025 is almost here!
The Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean is almost here - find out where your nearest event is - or start your own!
Shark Trust’s new basking shark code of conduct
Basking sharks are gentle giants, but they're also very powerful fish - check out the Shark Trust's Code of Conduct for safe interactions
Dive into the Great Shark Snapshot 2025
The Shark Trust's Great Shark Snapshot citizen science initiative returns for 2025. Time to get diving and snorkelling for sharks and rays!
Easter ideas from the Marine Conservation Society
Looking forward to the Easter holidays? The Marine Conservation Society has some suggestions for combining family fun with citizen science
Plastic litter increases by nearly 10 per cent on UK beaches
The Marine Conservation Society's latest State of Our Beaches report has found plastic is on the rise on UK beaches
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