MariScope: daily ocean intelligence for reef conservation.
MariScope is a mobile and cloud-based platform that delivers near-real-time detection of temperature anomalies, hotspot areas, coral bleaching risks, algal bloom indicators and field observations. Built for decision-makers, researchers, NGOs and coastal communities who need clear, daily answers from complex marine data.
What the system does
MariScope simplifies a complex marine monitoring workflow into a single, map-first experience: satellite data, local measurements and citizen observations are joined into a daily, early-warning view for Mauritius and surrounding waters.
Daily anomaly detection
Every morning, the system ingests satellite and oceanographic data to detect sea surface temperature anomalies, hotspot zones, coral bleaching risks and algal bloom indicators automatically.
Current status, alerts & trends
Users see clear status snapshots, lagoon-level risk locations and historical trend views that turn noisy scientific data into simple, colour-coded insights anyone can read at a glance.
Field-ready decision support
Risk maps, alerts and structured observation workflows help NGOs, authorities and field teams plan interventions faster: where to send teams, when to monitor bleaching, and how to respond before damage becomes irreversible.
Why this matters for Mauritius
Mauritius is facing more frequent coral bleaching, lagoon degradation, rising sea temperatures and limited real-time data. MariScope delivers early detection, daily insights and faster intervention — to protect reefs, lagoon health and the communities that depend on them.
From raw data to clear signals
Satellite measurements are often noisy and full of gaps. MariScope uses smoothing and quality checks to produce reliable daily outputs that field teams can trust.
Trends over snapshots
The focus is on trends rather than isolated values, reducing false alarms and alarm fatigue. Users see how conditions evolve over days and weeks.
Science + community observations
Citizen and NGO observations enrich scientific datasets with ground truth. Each field report becomes another data point that validates and sharpens the automated analysis.
Partners, data & achievements
MariScope is built as a consortium-driven platform combining satellite providers, local partners and cloud-first engineering into a single operational system.
OCIMS, satellite & local sources
The system integrates regional ocean data, satellite products and local measurements to highlight risk areas around Mauritius while remaining extendable to new regions.
Marcosio, NGOs & field teams
Conservation actors, scientists and community groups contribute expertise and observations, keeping alerts grounded in real reef and lagoon conditions.
Architecture, app & predictions
The platform is architected as a cloud-first, automated system with a mobile app, map-centric UI, anomaly detection, trend modelling and daily scheduled runs at 05:00 UTC.
Built for long-term technical & environmental sustainability
MariScope is designed to be low-maintenance, cost-effective and environmentally impactful: a system that can run for years with minimal hands-on effort while constantly feeding into reef protection decisions.
Technical sustainability
Cloud-first, automated pipelines keep operational cost low and reliability high. New regions or datasets can be added without rewriting the system.
Financial sustainability
Automation reduces daily workload. The platform can support premium dashboards, regional deployments or training programmes, enabling value while protecting core conservation missions.
Environmental impact
Earlier detection of damaging conditions means faster field responses, better-protected reefs and more resilient coastal economies — from fisheries to tourism and beach quality.