LitterMapper is a mobile application designed to support the collection and visualization of litter data, especially in marine environments. It follows protocols inspired by OSPAR guidelines for beach litter monitoring. Whether you're a citizen scientist, researcher, or environmental agency, Litter.Mapper helps you record, upload, and explore litter surveys from coastal areas and beyond.
Data collected with LitterMapper is uploaded to https://kladia.info server a component of mybiOSis ecosystem. mybiOSis is a comprehensive collection of tools and resources dedicated to documenting biodiversity by fostering a community of professionals and enthusiasts who collaborate to "Discover, Document, and Protect" nature. At its core is the Natural Diversity Observation Repository (NDOR), a globally-reaching database that meticulously catalogs species and habitats through images, observations, and scientific references. To interact seamlessly with this repository, mybiOSis offers kladOS, an intuitive online toolkit modeled after familiar desktop operating systems, providing users with a customizable and integrated environment for biodiversity research and data management. One application inside kladOS platform is LitterMapper web application that allows visualisation of data collected with this mobile app.
