About Clean Swell App

Clean Swell® is a mobile application developed by Ocean Conservancy for documenting trash during cleanup activities. The app transforms citizen scientists into data collectors. Users record each item collected, creating a global database of marine pollution sources.

The tool uses smartphone cameras and GPS to capture trash type, quantity, and location. Furthermore, this data feeds directly into Ocean Conservancy’s analytics platform. Scientists and advocates use these records to identify pollution patterns and target solutions.

Key Features

• Also allows users to photograph and geo-tag collected items.
• Furthermore, the app categorizes trash by material type and source.
• In addition, participants can share cleanup activities on social media.
• Additionally, data syncs automatically to a shared global database.

Access and Data

Clean Swell operates as open-access software available to anyone with a smartphone. Furthermore, all collected data is openly available for researchers and policymakers. Visit the Clean Swell app page to download and begin documenting local cleanup efforts.