ORCA Oceanwatchers

A free app for trained ORCA Oceanwatchers to monitor whales & dolphins

Discover ORCA Oceanwatchers App

Join ORCA's mission to protect whales and dolphins through citizen science with the ORCA Oceanwatchers app. Designed for trained volunteers, this free app empowers users to record vital scientific data about marine mammals along the UK and Europe’s coastlines.

Key Features

  • Scientific Surveys: Conduct surveys and collect data vital for conservation.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Easily identify species and record your encounters.
  • Survey History: Track your journey as an ORCA Oceanwatcher with a history of your surveys.
  • Species Guide: Get key information on commonly spotted whales and dolphins.

To get started, complete an online training course at ORCA's website. Join us in making a difference for marine wildlife!

By:
ORCAweb
Downloads:
13,537 77
Rating:
4.67
(32)
Version:
1.4.0 (Last updated: 2024-07-12)
Version code:
1158
Creation date:
2021-05-26
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
  • android.permission.VIBRATE
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • See more
Size:
41.47M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
15 hours ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Helpful for identifying dolphins and whales
  • Great for engaging in citizen science
  • Helpful guides provided
Cons
  • Location services do not work for some users
  • Difficulty adding locations manually
Most mentioned
  • User-friendly interface
  • Helpful for conservation efforts
  • Useful during ORCA trips
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Does everything I expect
by Alan Hayward, 2023-06-23

Can't contribute because location won't work and can't add manually. Saw pod of porpoise in north Bay of Biscay near Celtic sea.
by Christine Amor, 2023-05-30
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