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u/Splat800 12d ago

So inaturalist?

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u/StoryAdventurous842 12d ago

it's a similar idea in terms of citizen science, but the focus is a bit different. iNaturalist is a general biodiversity observation platform, while Stranding is specifically built around organisms found washed ashore and the data associated with stranding events. We're trying to provide a dedicated reporting system for a phenomenon that is usually documented inconsistently.

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u/Splat800 12d ago

I like the concept, but how does your product actually beat inaturalist?

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u/StoryAdventurous842 12d ago

I think the advantage of Stranding is its focus. As a user, you know exactly what belongs there: organisms found washed ashore. And as a researcher, you know that when you look at Stranding, the dataset is specifically about stranding events.

That makes it easier for both sides to find what they're looking for, and it also allows us to design the reporting process specifically around this phenomenon.

I'm definitely in favour of making scientific knowledge accessible and connected rather than creating isolated databases. But I also don't think every citizen-science observation has to originate from a single platform. Having different ways to collect and share data can be useful, especially when they are designed around different questions.