Combining wildlife tracking with real-time weather data offers critical insights into how climate impacts animal behavior and survival. Mapotic’s Live Data Maps help researchers visualize these dynamics, enabling faster, evidence-based decisions in conservation and environmental science.
Empowering Wildlife Research and Protection
Tracking tagged wildlife and overlaying their movements with live weather data—such as wind, temperature, or ocean currents—provides researchers with actionable insights into how environmental conditions influence species behavior. Our platform enables organizations to analyze these patterns in near real time, supporting faster, data-driven responses in fieldwork and conservation planning.
From Static Maps to Real-Time Decision Tools
What once required manual data handling and static maps has evolved into seamless, real-time visualizations. Mapotic integrates data from satellite trackers like Argos and Iridium with environmental layers such as sea surface temperature or wind speed. The result is a user-friendly platform where complex datasets are transformed into clear, interactive maps—accessible to scientists, field teams, and the public alike.
Why Weather Data Is Critical to Species Survival
Weather extremes don’t just shift ecosystems—they can become direct threats. For example:
Sea turtles exposed to cold-stunning may become immobile and die if not rescued quickly.
Sharks must constantly seek thermally stable environments, making them sensitive to climate anomalies.
Migratory birds face changing wind patterns that disrupt long-distance routes, leading to increased mortality.
By overlaying behavioral data with SST, wind forecasts, or precipitation data, scientists can model behavioral adaptations—or breakdowns—at a much finer scale.
Our Technology Stack for Environmental Intelligence
We integrate seamlessly with leading platforms like Wildlife Computers, Movebank, and telemetry services via Argos and Iridium. Our backend processes support:
- Environmental overlays (MapTiler, ESRI, Mapbox)
- Multi-platform solution: web tracking map, native mobile app, and embedded map
- Multi-device access for teams and the public
Our real-time data architecture is designed for scale, accuracy, and collaboration—enabling conservation NGOs, universities, and public agencies to operate from a shared source of truth.
Case Studies: Impact in Action
1. OCEARCH Shark Tracker
Mapotic powers the highly successful OCEARCH app, used by millions to monitor shark migrations. The app’s real-time visuals have boosted conservation donations by 25%, while offering an intuitive interface for public engagement.
2. Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC)
Working with the world’s oldest sea turtle organization, we integrated ocean current and SST data into STC’s public maps—cutting mapping costs and reaching hundreds of thousands of monthly viewers.
In both projects, we implement delay/randomization logic to ensure data security for the animals, especially in regions where poaching is a concern.
More Impactful Projects
Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Our maps track manatee movements to assess how infrastructure changes, like power plant modifications, alter winter survival zones.
50 Ducks: In collaboration with a large waterfowl tracking community, we enable year-round migration monitoring and support wetland restoration projects through targeted data overlays.
Explore Live Data in Action
If your organization works in conservation, climate impact research, or environmental education, Mapotic can help you create science-grade maps with real-time, actionable insights.
Explore our Live Data Maps now!
