Open Coral AI

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Collect or Label Coral Reef Data

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How can I collect data?

You have two options if you want to collect data. You can either travel to one of our travel destinations (see more at travel.reef.support) or you can collect data from one of the listed destinations*.

To ensure the accuracy and consistency of data collected for the Open Coral AI, participants who will engage in data collection must strictly adhere to our standard protocol of reef monitoring. This means that taking clear photos of the coral reefs is paramount and visibility has to be optimal. The photos should be taken at a distance of approximately 1 meter from the seafloor, which is the standard distance used in reef monitoring, using a 1 squared-meter quadrant.

Data collection must be conducted from the same site, with a minimum of 500 pictures taken. The photos must be taken in either rectangular or square format, as long as they are consistent throughout the collection. While it is essential to gather a minimum of 500 pictures from the same site, more photos from different locations are also welcomed to further enrich the dataset.

The location of data collection should be clearly specified, along with any relevant information about the site such as its name, geographic coordinates, and characteristics of the reef ecosystem. This information will help us to better understand the context of the data and ensure its accuracy.

It is also important to note that the data collection must be done at a depth that the diver is comfortable with or certified for by reputable diving organizations such as PADI, SSI, or GUE. However, the maximum depth for data collection should not exceed 30 meters to ensure the safety of the diver and the quality of the data collected.