APMN is an innovative Citizen Science approach to monitoring the platypus. Volunteers record platypus sightings at one or more sites using a standard visual survey method. This information is then analysed to see whether platypus activity is trending up or down or remaining steady over time. By tracking population trends, conservation action can be taken sooner rather than later to help ensure this remarkable animal’s survival.
The Australian Platypus Monitoring Network (APMN) is an initiative of the Australian Platypus Conservancy (APC).
A group of researchers will be visiting the Coffs Harbour area in August. If you have platypus in your local river or creek and would like to contribute to the upcoming research for our area, visit the APC website for more details on how you can get involved.
