KelpKeeper

KelpKeeper is a mobile + web app for divers, shoreline volunteers, and small research teams to document kelp forest condition over time. Users log a site, snap standardized photos, record quick observations (canopy density, grazing, storm damage), and optionally attach sensor readings (temp, visibility). The app automatically organizes entries into time-series “site stories” and generates shareable reports for grants, local councils, and NGOs. It includes offline mode for remote coastlines and a lightweight QA workflow so project leads can review submissions before they’re public. This is a combination traditional + AI app: AI helps with photo-based kelp canopy estimation and flags likely mislabels, but the core value is consistent, repeatable monitoring with clean data exports. Realistically, accuracy will vary by water clarity and camera quality, so the app emphasizes trends and verification over perfect classification.