Citizen Science Hub

DASSH supports the collection and management of data from a range of citizen science projects. We work alongside the UK National Biodiversity Netword and the Biological Records Centre to co-ordinate iNaturalist UK, and liaise accross the country with individuals, community groups and organisations to ensure the collected data are of the highest quality to support the FAIR principles and maximise reuse potential.

Best Practice

This interactive guide summarises best practice principles for creating and using high quality data from citizen science and community science projects. It offers guidance for collating, quality assuring, and managing citizen science data.

This project monitors the spread of the invasive Chinese mitten crab in the UK, which threatens native species and damages riverbanks, fishing gear, and flood defenses. You can report sightings by providing photos, locations and observations. Find identification tips, reporting guidance and links to further resources here.

Mitten Crabs

Wakame is a large seaweed from the Pacific and is listed among the world's worst invasive species. Its true spread in GB and North West Europe remains uncertain. Wakame Watch was created to track its spread.

Wakame Watch

Sealife Signpost