Play For Plankton

With Play for Plankton, play to help scientists study the health of the oceans!

This educational and scientific game invites you to explore the ocean while actively contributing to research on marine biodiversity. Each game challenges you to sort and align real images of plankton, captured during oceanographic expeditions. By correctly classifying them, you help researchers improve their automatic recognition algorithms and better understand marine ecosystems, including the effects of climate change on microorganisms.

Designed for the general public, this solo game offers an intuitive interface and quick handling thanks to a tutorial available from the first few minutes. No scientific skills are required: the app relies on learning through play, with a mechanic inspired by match 3 type games. A simple and fun way to get started with participatory science while becoming aware of the importance of plankton in the overall functioning of our planet.

Why play Play for Plankton?

• To participate in a citizen science project useful to the planet
• To explore the biodiversity of the oceans while having fun
• To discover the importance of marine microorganisms in ecosystems
• To improve tomorrow's scientific tools thanks to your sorting choices
• To live an engaging experience, without advertising, free, and bilingual (FR/EN)

Whether you are passionate about science, curious about nature or simply a fan of educational games, Play for Plankton offers you an original way to link exploration, commitment and entertainment!

Download the application now and make each game a concrete contribution to the preservation of the oceans.