Community

Explore the AquaCoda Community

Discover observations shared by fish keepers and citizen scientists documenting aquatic-animal behaviour and communication.

Compare behaviours, learn from other observations and contribute your own.

Example shared observation

See how an aquatic-animal behaviour is documented and shared

A short look at what a shared Community observation looks like on AquaCoda.

Two African dwarf frogs displaying freezed body postures photoExample observation
AquaCoda example · CommunitySample observation

African dwarf frog

Social interaction in African dwarf frogs

Two African dwarf frogs were observed displaying freezed body postures in front of the tank during spontaneous social interaction.

African dwarf frogSocial interactionFreezed body posture

A calm place to share what you observe

AquaCoda Community is built around real observations, shared with care.

What can be shared?

Photos, videos, sound recordings and written observations of spontaneous aquatic-animal behaviour.

Why share?

Shared observations help participants compare behaviour across different animals, species and environments.

Community principles

Share respectfully, protect animal welfare and describe only what you observed.

Photos, videos and sounds

Every media type is welcome — as long as it captures spontaneous behaviour.

Photos

Capture a moment of posture, colouring or a specific behaviour.

Videos

Short clips showing movement, interaction or communication.

Sounds

Hydrophone or ambient recordings of aquatic-animal vocalisations.

Share responsibly

Only share behaviour recorded without provoking, stressing or disturbing the animal.

Animal Welfare Guidelines

Share what you observe

Your observation may help others recognise and compare aquatic-animal behaviour.