SkateSpotter

Snap, Share & Track Skates

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Flapper Skates and Conservation Flapper skates (Dipturus intermedius) are the largest skates in UK waters, reaching over 2 meters (6'6") in length and weighing more than 100kg (220lbs). Once common, their populations have drastically declined, and they are now critically endangered. The Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area (MPA) is a key conservation site dedicated to their protection. What is SkateSpotter? SkateSpotter is a mobile app that allows anglers, divers, and researchers to help track flapper skates across Scotland. Simply snap a photo and submit it through the app—your images will be automatically matched by Rate-A-Skate, which uses AI technology similar to fingerprint and facial recognition to identify skates based on their spot patterns. The data in SkateSpotter is used by researchers to study skate populations and their movements, helping to improve conservation efforts. Why Your Photos Matter - Identify individual skates using their unique spot patterns - Track skate movements within the MPA and beyond - Support conservation efforts by helping estimate population sizes - Expand the SkateSpotter database with every new submission How It Works Scientists from SAMS and NatureScot have discovered that each flapper skate has a unique spot pattern on its back, making individual identification possible. By linking images submitted through SkateSpotter and using AI, researchers can monitor population trends and study skate movements over time. Every submission contributes to skate conservation efforts, and we welcome all skate photos. Please refer to the in-app instructions on how to handle skates before submitting to ensure the safety and well-being of these incredible animals.

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What’s New in This Version (1.0.2) Improved UI – Smoother, cleaner, and easier to use. Better Notifications – Smarter and more reliable alerts. Bug Fixes – We squashed some bugs to keep things running smoothly.

Version 1.0.2

The developer, Scottish Association for Marine Science, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Contact Info
    • User Content

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Location

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Information

Seller
  • The Scottish Association for Marine Science
Size
  • 109.7 MB
Category
  • Reference
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.5 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 16.5 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 16.5 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 13.4 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
Copyright
  • © 2025 Scottish Association for Marine Science
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