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Species to spot
3,624
km of coastline
12,000+
Marine species
Record a Species Sighting
Spotted something interesting? Photograph it and submit to iNaturalist. AI will help identify the species, and your data goes directly to SA's biodiversity databases (SANBI, GBIF).
Species you might spot here
Report an Incident
Seen illegal dumping, poaching, pollution, off-road driving on dunes, or other harmful activity? Report it with GPS coordinates and photos.
Log a Beach Clean-Up
Picked up litter? Log what you collected - type, quantity, location. Your data helps track marine debris hotspots along the SA coast.
Report Ecosystem Health
Noticed coral bleaching, kelp die-off, dune erosion, unusual algal blooms, or fish kills? Your early warning helps scientists respond faster.
How It Works
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Photograph what you see - use your phone camera for the best quality. Multiple angles help with identification.
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Submit to iNaturalist - the AI will suggest an identification. The community verifies it, and once confirmed it becomes "research grade" data.
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Contribute - your observation joins SANBI's biodiversity database and the global GBIF network, helping scientists track species distribution and health.
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Earn badges - complete the The Living Coast Explorer quiz at each sign to earn digital badges and track your coastal discoveries.