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Spot & report
Help identify where crown-of-thorns starfish are being seen, with dates, approximate locations, and photographs.
A cruiser-powered reef conservation initiative
Little starfish.
Big reef problem.
From sailboats to powerboats, we can help protect the reefs we love. Spot crown-of-thorns starfish, share reliable information, and connect with local reef experts.
Report a sighting →Meet the missionOur mission
Cruisers together for healthier reefs
We are building a community-led network to document crown-of-thorns starfish (COTs) sightings and support science-based, locally authorized reef protection across tropical cruising grounds.
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Learn & protect
Access practical identification and safety information grounded in guidance from local conservation partners.
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Connect & support
Bring cruisers, marine scientists, dive operators, and island communities together to protect reefs.
Community map
Reef sightings map
This is the prototype map. When the live platform launches, verified public sightings will appear here, with sensitive locations generalized when appropriate.
Demo only: No live sighting database is connected. Reports entered on this prototype stay in this browser and are not transmitted or shared with anyone.
Map tiles require internet access. You can pan and zoom, but no actual sightings have been published.
Help protect the reef
Report a COT sighting
Your observations could help trained teams recognize emerging outbreaks. Record what you saw without touching or disturbing the animal.
Prototype form: Submitting saves a copy only on this device, for demonstration. It does not notify researchers, authorities, or the organization. Do not rely on it for urgent reports.
For active concerns, contact the appropriate local reef management authority or established conservation organization.
Safety first
Look, document, don't touch
Know the animal
Crown-of-thorns starfish have many arms and long venomous spines. They feed on living coral and can cause serious damage during population outbreaks.
Avoid injury
Never handle a COT bare-handed. Its spines can puncture skin and cause significant pain and injury.
Leave control to trained teams
Removal and treatment require approved methods, local permissions, and trained personnel. Do not cut, relocate, or inject starfish based on this website.
Before launch, all field protocols and educational content should be reviewed by regional marine scientists and local authorities.
Help us get underway
Build the network. Protect the reefs.
We are planning our first public reporting platform, education resources, and conservation partnerships. Our preliminary startup fundraising target is US$5,000.
We're not accepting donations through this prototype. Donation collection will begin once a suitable legal/fiscal structure, payment processing, and transparent accounting are in place.
Startup campaign — coming soon
Proposed uses: website and mapping, organizational setup, outreach, educational materials, and field coordination.
$0 raised on this prototype
No payment information is collected here. Tax-deductibility has not been established.
Contact setup pendingMade for people who live on the water
Whether you're cruising Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, or beyond, your eyes on the reef can help build a clearer picture of crown-of-thorns activity. We intend to work alongside—not replace—local reef stewards and conservation teams.
Founding initiative • Organization jurisdiction and legal status to be determined