> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.reefcloud.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.reefcloud.ai/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-i-cite-reefcloud.md).

# How do I cite ReefCloud?

Are you using ReefCloud as part of your scientific research, report, spatial planning or similar? Please make sure to cite us with the following information.

#### Research Publications

Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). (2024). ReefCloud. [https://doi.org/10.25845/g5gk-ty57](https://apps.aims.gov.au/metadata/view/85a61b8d-a626-4c1f-929f-aa8777e268d3)

> [This citation encompasses this list of contributors:](https://reefcloud.ai/about)
>
> ReefCloud was initiated and funded primarily through the Australian Government through the [Australian Institute of Marine Science](https://www.aims.gov.au/) (AIMS) and the [Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ](https://www.dfat.gov.au/)(DFAT). 
>
> Project partners providing financial, service and personnel include: 
>
> * [Palau International Coral Reef Center](https://picrc.org/) (PICRC), Palau
> * [Wildlife Conservation Society](https://fiji.wcs.org/) (WCS), Fiji
> * [Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network](https://gcrmn.net/) (GCRMN), Australia
> * [The Coral Reef Alliance](https://coral.org/en/) (CORAL), USA
> * [Maldives Marine Research Institute](http://www.mrc.gov.mv/) (MMRI), The Maldives
> * [Queensland University of Technology](https://www.qut.edu.au/) (QUT), Australia
> * [C2O Pacific](https://c2o.net.au/) (Pacific Consulting), Vanuatu
>
> Significant contributors to developing and testing the ReefCloud software include:
>
> * [Sea Women of Melanesia](https://www.seawomen.net/) (SWoM), Australia
> * [University of Queensland](https://www.uq.edu.au/) (UQ), Australia
> * [Torres Strait Regional Authority](https://www.tsra.gov.au/) (TSRA), Australia
> * [Bardi Jawi Rangers](https://www.klc.org.au/rangers/bardi-jawi-rangers/), Australia
> * [Palawan Council for Sustainable Development](https://pcsd.gov.ph/) (PCSD), Philippines
> * [Department of Environment and Natural Resources](https://www.denr.gov.ph/) (DENR), Philippines
> * [Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries](https://www.maf.gov.ws/) (MAF), Samoa
> * [Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment](https://www.mnre.gov.ws/) (MNRE), Samoa
> * [Institute of Oceanography](http://www.vnio.org.vn/home/tabid/107/language/en-us/default.aspx), Vietnam
> * [Department of Fisheries](http://www.fisheries.gov.bn/Theme/Home.aspx) (DOF), Brunei Darussalam
> * [Universidad Simon Bolivar](http://www.usb.ve/) (USB), Venezuela
> * [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration](https://www.noaa.gov/) (NOAA), USA
>
> We gratefully acknowledge the many organisations, institutions and individuals who have reached out to us with suggestions and feedback that have helped us continue to improve the platform. 
>
> *We apologize for any omissions. Please contact us at <support@reefcloud.ai> and let us know of anyone we missed.*

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