{Source : ReefSource Project}
Re(ef)source distributes cameras designed to capture fluorescence and multispectral images to diving communities across the world. The project mines data from images of coral that can help us gauge the health of reefs in the area. This innovative idea combines new imaging modalities, crowd sourced data collection and analysis in a way that provides a new model for participatory storytelling and citizen journalism. Environmental reporting typically relies on scientific and government reports. The project adds a new dimension to climate change stories by empowering journalists to deploy their own sensors and tools to collect data directly from the environment, enabling a new type of environmental interview.