https://www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/council/coastsnap-competition
Become a Citizen Scientist with CoastSnap!
Help us monitor Shellharbour’s changing coastline through CoastSnap(Opens in a new window), a community beach monitoring program that turns your beachside snapshots into valuable data. Through the CoastSnap app you can provide useful data to understand how coastlines are changing through time, due to rising sea levels or extreme storms. This information will be used by Council to improve the way coastlines are managed into the future.
Competition Dates: 4 November 2024 - 2 December 2024
Winner Announced: Winner will be announced during Coast Care Week(Opens in a new window) on Shellharbour City Council’s socials. The winner will be contacted directly by our Environment Team based on the most submisions across each station.
What You’ll Need
BYO mobile device with camera function – everything you need to participate is right on-site at each CoastSnap station.
How to Participate
1. Locate one of our 4 CoastSnap stations(Opens in a new window).
2. Get the free Citizen Science App 'CoastSnap' on Google Play(Opens in a new window) for Android or in the Apple App Store(Opens in a new window) or scan the QR code onsite.
3. Register or log into your account (This will allow us to track your submissions).
4. Snap a photo by placing your phone in the station cradle.
5. Enter your details and upload it using the app/QR code. It’s that easy! Your snap will go into a community database that helps Council monitor our coastline.
Win a Great Prize!
The person with the most entries throughout the competition period will win a $200 Tavern at the Links Shell Cove(Opens in a new window) voucher! (Please note: Prize cannot be reedemed at the Bar and prize can be collected at the Shellharbour Civic Centre).
Competition Details & Terms:
Contact Info: Include your contact details with submissions to be eligible. Council will not reach out to entrants or winners via Facebook. Do not click on links or messages received from third parties.
Photo Requirements: Must follow CoastSnap guidelines (correct angle, no zoom).
Timing: Only photos taken and submitted from 4 November 2024 - 2 December 2024 will be counted. (Limit of 1 photo per station per day. The person with the most submissions over the competition period will be the winner).
Anonymity: Anonymous entries won’t qualify for prizes. (Remember to make an account so we can contact you!).
Head to one of our CoastSnap locations, snap a photo, and make your mark on Shellharbour’s coastal record! Watch our video below to see how your contributions are part of a global citizen science movement.
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