Alto al Didymo is an app for cell phones that allows citizens to identify, report and prevent the presence of algae "Didymo" in areas of Chilean freshwater.
Problems and Purpose
The app Alto al Didymo (lit. Stop Didymo) is an application for cell phones that allows citizens to identify, report and prevent the presence of algae "Didymo" in areas of Chilean freshwater. The development of this algae affects freshwater ecosystems. The National Secretariat of Fisheries of the Ministry of Economy, Development and Culture of Chile made this digital tool available to the general public, which helps the state to have updated and diverse information about the spread of Didymo in ecosystems provided by citizens.
Background History and Context
Organizing, Supporting, and Funding Entities
National Secretariat of Fisheries of the Ministry of Economy, Development and Culture of Chile