Every Dive Counts for Citizen Science
Every recreational diver is already observing the ocean. DIVR turns those observations into valuable scientific data. No extra effort, no separate apps, no training required.
83%
of divers want to help with ocean conservation but struggle to find ways to do so
Reef-World / PADI Sustainability Survey, 2022
85%
of divers agree marine citizen science benefits society, environment, and science
Lucrezi et al., PLOS ONE, 2018
Only 17%
of divers have actually participated in citizen science. Massive untapped potential
Lucrezi et al., PLOS ONE, 2018
DIVR bridges that gap.
What Your Dives Contribute
Species Sightings
Search and tag marine species from a database of 2,849 WoRMS-verified species, each linked to the global taxonomic backbone. Build a living record of what lives at every dive site.
Coral Health Assessments
Rate reef health on a simple 5-star scale during every dive. Track changes over time and help identify reefs in decline.
Environmental Conditions
Log water temperature, visibility, and current strength. These data points help researchers monitor ocean conditions at scale.
Passive Data Collection
All of this happens inside your normal dive log. Zero extra effort, zero separate apps. Just log your dive as usual.
See It In Action
Citizen science is built right into your dive log. No separate forms, no extra steps. Just dive, log, and contribute.
- Search and tag species from 2,849 WoRMS-verified marine species
- One-tap coral health rating on a 5-star scale
- Environmental conditions captured automatically with every log
How We Make Sure the Data Is Reliable
Scientists need to trust the data before they can use it. That's why every observation on DIVR passes through a multi-stage quality pipeline before it reaches research databases.
Plausibility Check
Was this species reported at a depth and location where it actually lives? We cross-check every sighting against known species ranges from scientific databases.
Independent Confirmation
When multiple divers independently report the same species at the same site around the same time, that's strong evidence. We cluster observations to find these natural confirmations.
AI Confidence Scoring
Dive photos are analyzed to cross-check species identifications, adding an extra layer of confidence on top of the diver's own report.
Diver Track Record
Over time, we learn how reliable each diver's identifications are. An experienced diver's report carries more weight, earned through consistent, accurate observations.
Bias Correction
Divers tend to visit popular, accessible sites. We statistically adjust for this so that species counts reflect actual biodiversity, not just where people dive most.
The result: every observation gets a quality score that researchers can use to set their own standards for what to include.
Our Citizen Science Roadmap
Phase 1
Live Now- Species sightings from 2,849 WoRMS-verified species
- Coral health assessments (1-5 rating)
- Environmental data: temperature, visibility, current
- 4,288 dive sites with GPS coordinates
Phase 2
In Progress- 5-stage data quality pipeline (plausibility screening, cross-diver verification, AI confidence scoring)
- Darwin Core Archive export for international research databases
- GDPR-compliant anonymization, your data contributes to science without exposing your identity
- Data sharing with EMODnet Biology, EurOBIS, OBIS, and GBIF
Phase 3
Coming Soon- AI-powered species identification from dive photos
- Marine life heatmaps per dive site
- Open data API for marine scientists
- Verified contributor badges and recognition
Where Your Data Goes
DIVR contributes anonymized marine biodiversity observations to international research databases that scientists around the world rely on. Your dives help fill gaps in our understanding of ocean health.
EMODnet Biology
European Marine Observation and Data Network, the EU's open marine data platform
EurOBIS → OBIS
Ocean Biodiversity Information System, the global hub for marine species data
GBIF
Global Biodiversity Information Facility, over 2 billion occurrence records worldwide
Your Privacy
All data is fully anonymized before sharing. Your identity is never included
Before any data is shared, it passes through our 5-stage quality pipeline and is fully anonymized. Read more in our Terms of Service.