The jellyfish sting and sighting reporting app
MedusApp Android is a free and ad-free tool for reporting jellyfish sightings and stings in the Mediterranean Sea. Although the project was initially intended for citizens to act as "eyes of science", it has ended up being a very valuable resource for everyone.
How to know if there are jellyfish in the sea before going to the beach
The MedusApp APK app serves both to report sightings of jellyfish on the beach and in the sea, and to check if there are jellyfish in the area. In this way, bathers help each other and forewarns them to enjoy more of the charms of the beaches.
The data provided by citizens to science travel in the opposite direction to alert and better understand where each species moves in time and on the map.
One of the main attractions of this app is that it is straightforward and intuitive. All the tools appear on the main menu, which are the following:
- Sightings map with hazard warnings (from non-stinging to very stinging).
- Report sightings of jellyfish or other targets.
- No sightings report to inform of jellyfish free beaches.
- Sting warnings.
- First aid and sting action guide.
- Guide to the most common jellyfish in the Mediterranean Sea.
To report the presence of jellyfish on a beach or a sting, you can attach a photo and the following data: jellyfish species, amount and size, and any other relevant information or comments. You can also report sightings of other things, including plastics, logs, masks, wet wipes, fatberg, oil stains...
In short, if you are going to go to the beach, download MedusApp for free to have valuable information and enjoy the experience more. And, at the same time, you will also be able to help other people.
Requirements and additional information:
- Minimum operating system requirements: Android 5.0.
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