Terrapin Watch

About Terrapin Watch

Terrapin Watch is a community science project that engages Long Islanders in an effort to monitor and record the distribution of diamondback terrapins in our region. Participants are simply asked to report any diamondback terrapin sightings through our data collection system. Reports can be submitted through the data form below or on a mobile device through the free Survey 1-2-3 app.

Please contact Terrence Benefield at [email protected] with any questions regarding the survey.

Accessing the Survey 1-2-3 Mobile Field App

First, you must download the free Survey 123 mobile app on your mobile device
Scan the QR code on the left using your phone’s camera. If you are currently on your mobile device, click here to download the Terrapin Watch survey and proceed with steps 4 & 5
After scanning the QR code, click the top banner notification to open ArcGIS
Choose “Open in the Survey 123 field app”, and “Open this page in Survey 123”
Choose “Continue without signing in”

Help Us Find Terrapins from the Air

Seatuck is now using drones to survey diamondback terrapin habitat along Long Island's south shore. You can help us analyze the footage right from your computer. Watch short clips of marsh and mudflat habitat and mark any terrapins you spot. No experience needed, just a good eye and a few minutes to spare.

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