CoastSnap | SPOTTERON vs QWildlife Usage & Stats
CoastSnap is a global citizen science project to capture our changing coastlines. No matter where you are in the world, if you have a smartphone and an interest in the coast, we welcome you to participate!
CoastSnap relies on repeat photos at the same location to track how the coast is changing over time due to processes such as storms, rising sea levels, human activities, and other factors. Using a specialized technique known as photogrammetry, CoastSnap turns your photos into valuable coastal data that is used by coastal scientists to understand and forecast how coastlines might change in the coming decades. Photogrammetry enables the position of the coastline to be pinpointed from your snaps with an accuracy similar to that of professional coastal survey teams. All we ask is that you take the photos at the same location (by using one of our official CoastSnap camera cradles or a do-it-yourself adaptation) and record the precise photo time in the App. The more photos we have of a particular site, the better our understanding becomes of how that coastline is changing over time.The CoastSnap App is running on the SPOTTERON Citizen Science platform.
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Report wildlife sightings in QWildlife!
QWildlife is the Queensland Government's official online reporting platform for crocodile, koala, cassowary, and marine wildlife sightings. It's a simple and easy way to let us know if you've seen these species in the wild.
-- Key Features --
- Submit sighting details including time, date, location, and behaviour of the animal.
- Attach photographs to support your sighting (optional).
- Explore an interactive map of recent sightings and the Queensland Government’s response to them (certain species only).
- Learn about Queensland’s native wildlife and how to stay safe while exploring their ecosystems.
- Sightings can be recorded even if you are offline – the app will automatically submit them next time it is launched with an internet connection.
-- What happens when I make a sighting report? --
This data helps support important research, conservation, and management actions in Queensland.
The department takes all reports seriously and investigates each report it receives. Any actions taken in response to a reported sighting are guided by current policy, which can be viewed on the department’s website.
Users are encouraged to supply contact details and photos with animal sighting reports, but this is optional. Personal details are not required by Wildlife app to submit a sighting report.
Any personal information you provide will be stored in accordance with our privacy policy. See the Privacy page within the app for more details.
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CoastSnap | SPOTTERON VS. 
QWildlifeJanuary 17, 2026