BlooSee is a social network and an ocean web mapping site where sailors, divers, surfers and other sea lovers geotag and share information and knowledge about the oceans.[1] BlooSee is built in Python and uses the Google Maps API.
BlooSee is owned by BlooSee, Inc. a Silicon Valley Startup company[2] originally founded in 2009 by internet entrepreneurs Pedro Valdeolmillos (originator of the idea) and Marc Puig in Barcelona, Spain.[3][4]
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The Explore Section of BlooSee offers bits of geolocated information contributed by users layered over satellite imagery of the world. These bits of information are called infopoints and are represented by color coded icons. Users can create and edit infopoints like in a wiki. A menu on the left hand side of the screen presents a taxonomy of infopoints and allows to show, hide and create different types of infopoints. Each infopoint has a unique URL and accepts hyperlinks and photos.
Nautical Charts
A Nautical Chart layer allows to overlay NOAA (United States), New Zealand/Pacific Ocean and Brazil nautical charts, while a slider offers control of their transparency over the map.
Wind Conditions and Forecasts
A Wind map overlay provides worldwide wind conditions and forecasts. Wind speed and directions are shown as arrows and color areas layered over BlooSee’s map. A slider control allows the user to adjust the transparency of the wind layer, while a time slider control provides wind predictions for the next 6, 12, 18 and 24 hours.
Other Features
Other features of the Explore Section include a distance calculator, a "go to address" search box, a box for entering geographical coordinates, a route feature, and the possibility to obtaint URL's and embed codes for each map view.
BlooSee is a full featured social network with user profiles, status updates, user groups, discussion forums, etc. and where users can "friend" and message others, as well as "like" infopoints and mark these as "I have been there". Users have the possibility to sync their activity on BlooSee with their Facebook and Twitter profiles.
BlooSee is also available as a free IPhone app. An Android version is in the works.
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