Recording Information
You can aid GhostNets Australia in its efforts to reduce this significant flow of nets by recording information about nets you may find.
There are several ways to record this information, or data:
1. Manual
A data sheet for a single net entry can be downloaded for printing from the link provided below.
NB: The paper based information will have to be sent to GhostNets Australia or copied into the online database at a future date.
2. Online
GhostNets Australia has set up an online database for storing all the data. You will need to register first to be able to login. Once you are registered and logged in you can enter data direct into the database or upload from an electronic device.
3. Electronically
You can use an electronic device such as a tough pad, a PDA, or s tablet to record data using either a cybertracker application or a spreadsheet. Cybertracker is a cool bit of software originally developed for the Kalahari bushmen to record data using pictures, icons and touch screens.
a) For cybertracker there is a two step process for setting up your device. Firstly, download the free software, CybertrackerTM
Secondly, download the Ghost Net Application in the link provided below.
b) Alternatively a spread sheet can be downloaded called GNA CSV template in the link provided below.
Downloads
- Ghost Net Cybertracker Application
Application to collect ghost net data electronically using Cybertracker software - Manual Entry Data Sheet
Manual Entry Data sheet - GNA CSV Template
Excel Spread Sheet to record multiple net sightings in the field for printing.