Help us study the Living Shoreline using iNaturalist!
Have you ever walked along the Mahone Bay Living Shoreline, seen an animal on its shores, snapped a picture, and not known where to send it? Worry no-further!
Juliana Fernandes Granzoti, a student at Saint Mary’s University, is working with TransCoastal Adaptations to study the Mahone Bay Living Shoreline. For her master’s research on Nature-based coastal protection, she is interested in the photos you take.
Snap photos of birds, mammals, insects, or marine life you see at the Living Shoreline area – from the walkway, across the street, or from the water! Every sighting helps us understand how animals interact with this newly created living shoreline and how well it supports local biodiversity.
How to Help:
Place your phone or camera facing directly towards the shoreline
Look for signs of life: mammals, birds, insects, new plants – anything you spot!
Take a clear photo using your phone or camera: try to get a clear view of the wildlife, and take a photo zoomed out to capture as much of the shoreline as possible!
Upload your photo to iNaturalist: a. Download the iNaturalist app or visit their website here: https://www.inaturalist.org/
Search and join our iNaturalist project: Wildlife at Mahone Bay and Shippagan Living Shorelines
Reminder: Please do not enter or disturb the shoreline area!