Prevent Marine Pollution

The Prevent project (IPA ADRION 419 – Pollution Reduction and Early-warning for Vulnerable Ecosystems in Adriatic-Ionian Territories - PREVENT funded by the Interreg VI-B Interreg IPA Adriatic Ionian Programme (IPA ADRION)) addresses the common challenge of marine pollution in the Adriatic-Ionian region. This challenge is exacerbated by climatic changes and poses a significant threat to the region's ecosystems, communities, and economies. The project aims to develop innovative tools and methods for early detection, prevention and management of marine litter, ultimately establishing a robust network of stakeholders and delivering. (https://prevent.interreg-ipa-adrion.eu/)
The PREVENT app is developed by NCSR Demokritos within the IPA-Adrion PREVENT project to support real-time, in-situ monitoring of marine pollution across the Adriatic-Ionian region. Designed with citizen science at its core, the app enables tourists, locals, and volunteers to easily report pollution events directly from their smartphones.
Whether it's beach litter, water pollution, or other environmental hazards, users can capture incidents in real time and contribute valuable data to a centralized system that supports environmental protection and policy planning.
Key Features:
• Take up to 3 photos per report (40 in total)
• Tag each photo with pollution type categories
• Add notes or use voice-to-text to describe what you see
• Automatic GPS tagging for location accuracy
• Device ID added for secure and traceable reports
• Live map visualization via the PREVENT web dashboard
• Multilingual support with automatic language detection
• Intuitive, easy-to-use interface with built-in instructions
The app connects directly to the PREVENT web server, sending structured data in real time. Each report includes images, category tags, notes, GPS location, and a timestamp, helping researchers and local authorities identify pollution hotspots and respond effectively.
Disclaimer
The PREVENT app is a citizen science tool developed within the framework of the PREVENT project (IPA ADRION 419), funded by the Interreg VI-B IPA Adriatic-Ionian Programme (IPA ADRION). Its purpose is to support the collection of environmental data related to marine pollution in the Adriatic-Ionian region.
The app is intended for educational, scientific, and environmental monitoring purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data collected, the project partners, including NCSR Demokritos and affiliated institutions, make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the app or the data submitted through it.
By using the PREVENT app, users acknowledge that:
• All data submissions are voluntary and anonymous.
• The app does not collect personal information beyond what is necessary for its technical functionality (e.g., camera, GPS).
• Submitted reports are used strictly for research, environmental monitoring, and policy support purposes.
• The project team is not liable for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the app or its data.
The PREVENT project and its partners disclaim any liability for damage, loss, or harm arising from reliance on the data provided or from participation in the app's usage.
Use of the app constitutes acceptance of this disclaimer. Users are encouraged to act responsibly, respect local laws, and prioritize personal safety when reporting marine pollution.