FathomVerse

FathomVerse

Explore the depths

88 ratings
49 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 29, 2024
  • June 8, 2026
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Explore the ocean world through an immersive game that trains AI for scientific research. Discover and identify over 50 groups of ocean animals using real imagery collected by researchers. Contribute to science while playing minigames, completing quests, and earning badges.

Play minigames with real ocean imagery
Identify over 50 groups of ocean animals
Save and share favorite images
Participate in quests and earn badges
Unlock awards for gameplay contributions
Customize soundscape with Ocean Radio
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What's New in FathomVerse

3.0.0

June 8, 2026

Join a new wave of ocean explorers to discover ocean life! In this update: - Enjoy the new mini-game Filter. - Unlock the new Denizen Mode and participate in data verification. - Train for expeditions in Identify as well as Pulse. - Unlock more levels, content, and badges. - Dive into a smoother experience with bug fixes. Update now and explore the wonders beneath the surface!

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Wow

Found this through a DougDoug stream and it’s amazing! It’s fun and it makes a genuine impact in research and development!

Cool app

DougDoug brought me here. This is a very interesting concept and I would like to see this app develop further

Great idea, needs work and better photos

This is an awesome idea sort of similar citizen scientist activity as iNaturalist but ocean focused. The photo resolution is pretty bad on most photos so far (just started using it a few hours ago). Looks like thumbnails that have been blown up causing bad pixelation instead of high quality photos. I’m using an 11’ iPad for reference. Also there is a large info box over the top portion of the image that you can’t get rid of. Oddly I don’t see that box on the sample images here. If those issues could get resolved this would be pretty cool app.
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Response from developer

Thanks for downloading FathomVerse! The image resolution problem you mention is less of an issue on a phone than iPad for sure, but it's something we're trying to improve upon. With regards to the info box, that sounds odd. If you can email us at fathomverse@mbari.org and provide more detail, we will take a look. It's worth mentioning that we've released an update to the app today that's worth checking out. Thanks for your support! Onwards and downwards!!

love it!

it’s relaxing and very beautiful. you can learn about sea creatures with such ease too! i love it

Love this game

I love this game sm i played it a while ago on my other phone and i decided to redownload it again!

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What is FathomVerse?

FathomVerse is an immersive mobile game that allows players to explore the ocean world. It uses real imagery collected by researchers to help train AI for identifying animals. Players can discover ocean animals, learn about them, and contribute to scientific discovery through gameplay.

What are the key features of FathomVerse?

Key features include playing minigames with real ocean imagery, learning to identify over 50 groups of ocean animals, saving and sharing favorite images, participating in quests to earn badges, and unlocking awards that expand knowledge about ocean animals and AI training.

Is FathomVerse free to play?

Yes, FathomVerse is a free-to-play game. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

What kind of scientific contribution does FathomVerse make?

By playing FathomVerse, users help train the AI that researchers use to find and identify animals in real ocean imagery. This citizen science approach accelerates scientific discovery and understanding of marine life.

Can I learn about ocean animals with FathomVerse?

Yes, the game is designed to help you learn. You can hone your skills to identify more than 50 groups of ocean animals and unlock awards that expand your knowledge of marine life and how gameplay contributes to improving AI.