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How citizen science is tracking changes in shorelines around the world
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PUBLISHEDOct 23, 2026, 5:00 AM
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An app and a camera phone are all that’s needed at more than 200 spots to help researchers monitor coastal areas The shoreline changes with the weather.
Tracking these changes over time is a labour-intensive task, and an army of citizen scientists with camera phones is a great asset. The CoastSnap project started in Australia in 2017 and has spread to beaches worldwide. You may have spotted the setup while out…
Main source: The Guardian Science
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