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BCRS - Mote Marine Laboratory

BCRS - Mote Marine Laboratory

Beach Conditions Reporting

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 8, 2021
  • July 2, 2026

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Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc.
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About

This app allows the public to view real-time beach condition reports submitted by trained volunteers. It provides data on flag color, water temperature, surf conditions, and more, enabling informed decisions for public health and beach experiences. Users can also contribute their own observations.

✓View real-time beach condition reports
✓Check flag color and water temperature
✓Monitor surf conditions and crowds
✓Report respiratory irritation and dead fish
✓Access data on beach amenities
✓Contribute observations via Community Science Portal
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What's New in BCRS

2.2.0

July 2, 2026

This version includes user interface upgrades and add a widget capability.

User reviews

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Terrible misinformation

I live in Fort Myers, FL and of course I know there is drift algae and other things that affect our waters. But when I am literally standing on the exact beach, that I used the app to determine where I am going for the day, and the app says the water is clear and there is no drift algae, and I am standing in ankle deep drift algae, can’t see the floor of the ocean, and it smells like dead fish, clearly the app is absolutely useless. Deleted and unsubscribed from the emails. I’ve wasted so many trips this summer “chasing” the optimal beach conditions based on the input of the beach ambassadors of this app - I will just take my chances the good old fashioned way. Mother Nature is going to do what she is going to do - I won’t waste my time on these lies.
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Sick of Chasing Clear WaterSick of Chasing Clear Water

Stable & Accurate

The development team fixed the issues with the app and emails. The reports are now up-to-date. I metal detect on the west coast of Florida and find the reports beneficial when selecting which beach to go to.
USMA83USMA83

Response from developer

Thank you for using the Beach Conditions Reporting System (BCRS). We're sorry to hear the app did not meet your expectations. The BCRS website and mobile app were experiencing some technical difficulties in March-April of 2023 that impacted the system's ability to perform certain functions (conditions reports, contact form, email subscription, etc). These issues have been remedied and the system is now fully operational. We hope you'll continue to using the BCRS. Sincerely, BCRS Management Team

Worked great when there were actually beach reports

As of April 13 the last beach reports were from March 13. With active red tide in the area it would be nice to have beach conditions.
ijust want to leave a reportijust want to leave a report

Response from developer

Thank you for using the Beach Conditions Reporting System (BCRS). We're sorry to hear the app did not meet your expectations. The BCRS website and mobile app were experiencing some technical difficulties in March-April of 2023 that impacted the system's ability to perform certain functions (conditions reports, contact form, email subscription, etc). These issues have been remedied and the system is now fully operational. We hope you'll continue to using the BCRS. Sincerely, BCRS Management Team

Doesn’t currently work

The most recent beach reports are from March 14, nearly a month ago. As users need timely information regarding conditions, this app has become useless.
AzthechadAzthechad

Response from developer

Thank you for using the Beach Conditions Reporting System (BCRS). We're sorry to hear the app did not meet your expectations. The BCRS website and mobile app were experiencing some technical difficulties in March-April of 2023 that impacted the system's ability to perform certain functions (conditions reports, contact form, email subscription, etc). These issues have been remedied and the system is now fully operational. We hope you'll continue to using the BCRS. Sincerely, The BCRS Management Team

Useless

I can’t subscribe to updates because it says my email is invalid. When I try to contact it says my emails don’t match.
Fireman9sFireman9s

Response from developer

Thank you for using the Beach Conditions Reporting System (BCRS). We're sorry to hear the app did not meet your expectations. The BCRS website and mobile app were experiencing some technical difficulties in March-April of 2023 that impacted the system's ability to perform certain functions (conditions reports, contact form, email subscription, etc). These issues have been remedied and the system is now fully operational. We hope you'll continue to using the BCRS. Sincerely, BCRS Management Team

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FAQ

What is BCRS?

BCRS is the Beach Conditions Reporting System from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. It provides the public with real-time data on beach conditions, including flag color, water temperature, and surf conditions.

Does BCRS have ads?

No, BCRS does not contain advertisements. It is a free application developed by Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc.

What kind of beach information does BCRS provide?

BCRS offers data on flag color, water temperature, surf conditions, crowds, respiratory irritation, dead fish sightings, and beach amenities.

Can I contribute my own observations to BCRS?

Yes, users can contribute their own observations through the Community Science Portal within the BCRS application.

On what devices can I use BCRS?

BCRS is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

How often is BCRS updated?

The latest version of BCRS is 2.1.0, last updated on February 5, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and maintenance.

What is the age rating for BCRS?

BCRS has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in beach information.

What do users think of BCRS?

BCRS has an average rating of 2.9 stars from 27 ratings. User feedback would be needed to understand specific likes and dislikes.