TurtleSAT vs AMDI Data Collection

TurtleSAT - Turtle Surveying and Analysis Tools - is a new app where communities are mapping the location of freshwater turtles in waterways and wetlands across the country. Australia's unique freshwater turtles are in crisis - their numbers are declining and your help is needed to record where you see turtles in your local area. If you see a freshwater turtle (or a turtle nest) near your local creek, farm dam or on the road, enter the location of your sighting in this app. Your sightings will help land managers to track the movement and behaviour of turtles, to protect them and their offspring in your local area. Record where you see freshwater turtles or their nests in your local area - Start mapping now! You can Register and login, or simply record your email address when entering sightings. Please ensure that you have the latest version of Firefox as your default browser- to ensure geolocation services accurately pinpoint your location.

The Australian Marine Debris Initiative® Database enables citizen scientists and organisations who are running clean-up events to collect data on what they are finding with a consistent methodology so it can be collated into a standardised national database on marine debris and litter. The AMDI® Database provides a comprehensive overview of what amounts and types of debris are impacting coastlines and estuaries around the country, and is the most comprehensive marine debris database in the southern hemisphere.