Seaweed Sorter
Seaweed Sorter is a reference tool designed to help users identify 130 macroalgae species along the North American west coast. It replaces traditional, jargon-heavy dichotomous keys with an intuitive, illustrated question-based interface curated by phycology expert Dr. Patrick Martone.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For The app targets researchers, students, and nature enthusiasts seeking an accessible, field-ready identification guide for Pacific coast seaweed.
What does it look like?
Key features
Uses non-technical, visual questions to guide users through species identification without requiring prior phycological knowledge.
Provides over 300 photos, taxonomic details, and ecological descriptions verified by Dr. Patrick Martone.
All content is stored locally, allowing for full identification capabilities in remote field locations without an internet connection.
The app is frequently updated with new species, taxonomic revisions, and additional imagery to ensure information remains current.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Steady developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: steady.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
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Where is it heading?
Bottom line
Seaweed Sorter provides a portable, expert-curated alternative to printed academic literature for identifying macroalgae in the field.
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