CSI Ocean

Turn every walk along the coast into a contribution. Spot and report microplastics in water, air, and snow and see pollution hotspots on the map in real time.

CSI Ocean puts the power of microplastic monitoring in your hands. Whether you are at the beach, a river, or out in the field, you can capture and submit microplastic observations in minutes and contribute to a growing body of real-world data that researchers and environmental organisations actually use.

Submit Observations Record microplastic samples from water, air, and snow directly from your phone. Attach photos, log your location automatically, and provide key field details. Every submission goes through AI-assisted analysis to detect and count microplastic particles, so your data carries scientific weight.

Explore the Map See what others are finding near you. Switch between a live heatmap that reveals microplastic density at a glance and individual pin markers that let you tap into each observation. Filter by sample type and time period to spot contamination trends as they develop.

Join Projects Participate in active research initiatives and community campaigns focused on microplastic pollution. Projects let you contribute targeted observations to focused studies, making your fieldwork directly relevant to ongoing scientific work.

Track Your Impact Your activity feeds into a leaderboard where contributors are recognised for the quality and volume of their submissions. See how you rank and stay motivated to keep monitoring.

Built for the Field CSI Ocean works offline-first so you never lose data in areas with poor signal. Observations sync automatically when you reconnect. Your location is captured precisely and your photos are stored securely.

Microplastics are everywhere. Help us prove it. Join the CSI Ocean community and help build the most detailed picture of microplastic pollution our coastlines have ever had.