MAP THE SPILL - MOBILE APPS

Observe. Report. Join the Cause.

Record the ongoing impacts of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill with your smartphone. Map the Spill empowers volunteers and Gulf residents to capture field notes, photos, video, and sound clips and share them with the public at mapthespill.org. This mobile app lets you report meaningful, scientific information like never before. Map oiled beaches. Photograph fish kill. Grab video of an oiled pelican. Share your findings with the world.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD

Map the Spill is FREE to download.

FEATURES

GPS-enabled: Map the Spill uses your phone’s built-in GPS. It’s designed to work even in areas without cellphone coverage.

Maps: View your location on street, satellite, terrain, topo, or aerial maps. Tip: Going to remote areas? Preview maps in the area you plan to visit before you leave the cell network or Wifi coverage. The app automatically stores maps on the phone so you can view them again in areas or seas without cell coverage.

Photos: Capture photos and see their exact location on a map.

Video: Shoot video to enhance your field reports. Video is auto-saved to YouTube for fast online playback.

Waypoints: Mark important points of interest you find in the field.

Audio: Save time and record your observations with an audio waypoint.

In-App Messaging: Receive important messages from mapthespill.org or response teams.

News: Read the latest news on the Gulf oil spill in this live feed from Yahoo.

New Reports: See the latest reports posted by fellow mappers.

Helpful Info: Find safety tips, important contacts, and more.

Distance: Track how many miles you traveled during your field report.

Time: Record the time you spend in the field.

Social Networks: Coming soon: Share your field reports on Facebook and Twitter.

Post Reports: Every field report is shared with the public at mapthespill.org. The data can be freely accessed and exported by any person or organization.