# Ocean Alert — Be an ocean scientist!

> Report marine animal sightings to support ocean conservation and research. (iPhone/iPad app by Conserve.IO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-alert/id1457113771 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Conserve.IO](https://appshunter.io/developer/651453353)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2020-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-alert/id1457113771/reviews.md

## What is Ocean Alert?

Support ocean conservation with Ocean Alert! When you spot a whale, shark, turtle, or other marine animal, Ocean Alert lets you report that information to a network of resource managers, scientists, and the public. These sightings may be used in real time to alert others in the area to slow down or avoid a protected species; they will also be used by scientists to better understand where and when animals occur. All of this information makes it possible for people to use the ocean while helping to avoid harm to the marine life that lives there.  

Ocean Alert also shows the boundaries of US National Marine Sanctuaries as well as other Federal and State areas such as National Parks, Marine Estuarine Research Reserves, and more - as well as NOAA nautical charts.  Click on any area to learn more about allowed and restricted activities.

Members of effort survey projects can use the built-in Spotter effort mode to carry out custom surveys. 

Features:
Interactive ocean map including NOAA Nautical Charts, US Marine Protected Areas, recent marine animal sightings and more
Marine Animal sighting survey - report sightings of any type of marine or coastal animal with a simple interface and help protect our oceans
Real time alerts of spatial area designations such speed restrictions and renewable energy construction

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Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Report marine animal sightings
- Interactive ocean map
- US National Marine Sanctuary boundaries
- Real-time alerts for speed restrictions
- Custom survey modes

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-alert/id1457113771/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Broken

*2024-12-19*

Great concept but crashes and closes every time I select other marine animal to report.

## Frequently asked questions about Ocean Alert

### What is Ocean Alert?

Ocean Alert is a tool for reporting marine animal sightings to support ocean conservation and scientific research. It also displays marine protected area boundaries and provides real-time alerts.

### How does Ocean Alert help conservation?

By reporting sightings, users contribute data that helps scientists understand animal distribution and behavior. This information can be used to implement measures like speed restrictions to protect marine life.

### What types of marine animals can I report with Ocean Alert?

You can report sightings of any type of marine or coastal animal, including whales, sharks, and turtles.

### Does Ocean Alert have ads?

No, Ocean Alert does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on its conservation mission.

### What devices is Ocean Alert available on?

Ocean Alert is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Ocean Alert updated?

The latest version, 1.6.1, was released on May 19, 2022. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements to improve the user experience.

### What is the age rating for Ocean Alert?

Ocean Alert has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users interested in marine life and conservation.

### Can Ocean Alert be used offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality. However, features like real-time alerts and map data may require an internet connection.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2022-05-19

- Change NOAA chart service
- Fix trip timestamp bug in Spotter mode
- Various minor bug fixes

### 1.6 — 2022-02-18

Improved map response time.  Various bugs fixed.

### 1.5 — 2021-10-24

- Run multiple surveys on the same trip in effort (Spotter) mode
- Multi-photo submission support in forms
- Trip upload bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2020-10-13

No release notes.

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