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About The Big Blue Bag
What is it?
The Big Blue Bag aims to become the largest citizen science initiative on earth in the next five years. It allows normal people, regardless of age, education levels, background, and location, to gather key data related to ocean health.
The system also educates and informs on key issues impacting the sea. All the data you record is uploaded to a dedicated app.
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Inside the Big Blue Bag, you’ll find everything you need to carry out a range of simple surveys, investigating microplastics, coastal debris, sea surface temperature and seabirds. You can explore the shore, make observations, collect data and discover more about the amazing marine life and habitats right on our doorstep.
Our Big Blue Bag is available to borrow from Wembury Marine Centre, giving you the chance to get out onto the coast, carry out your own marine surveys and contribute to real scientific research.
You don’t need to be a scientist or have any previous experience – just bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure!
And your findings really do matter. Once you’ve completed your survey, you can upload your results directly to the Big Blue Bag app, adding your observations to a growing bank of information about our oceans and coastline from all around the UK. Prefer the traditional approach? You can record your results on the paper survey forms provided in the bag instead.
Who can take part?
Everyone! The Big Blue Bag is perfect for families, individuals, environmental groups and schools. Whether you’re a budding marine biologist, a keen beachcomber or simply curious about the natural world, it’s a fun way to explore the coast while helping to collect valuable scientific information.
You might be surprised by what you discover!
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Ready to have a go?
You can email wembury@nationaltrust.org.uk to reserve a slot for the Big Blue Bag, or pop into Wembury Marine Centre during our opening hours and, if the bag is available, take it out for your own citizen science adventure.
So, download the app, grab your wellies, head to the beach and get ready to explore, investigate, discover and become a citizen scientist!
To find out more about the Big Blue Bag and the different surveys you can take part in on the Big Blue Bag website.
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