Case Study: The Big Blue Bag CIC launches a citizen science ocean health website with RIOT

The Big Blue Bag launches citizen science kit with RIOT and targets 1.5°C ocean impact awareness

The Big Blue Bag, a community interest company (CIC), needed a website that could perform three key functions: explain its complex citizen science program, sell its physical ocean conservation kit, and grow a global community of engaged volunteers. The site had to be credible enough for scientists yet accessible for families and first-time users. They partnered with RIOT Agency for website design, development, and eCommerce integration to achieve this.

RIOT Agency delivered a bold, ocean-themed website featuring a cinematic hero section, a clear breakdown of the four science protocols, and impactful statistics. The solution integrated an online shop to sell kits and provided clear pathways for users to get involved and access the companion data app. The client reported that the new site was much more professional, clean, and easy to navigate. RIOT also helped secure a government grant to keep the project within budget, and the customer was very happy with the results.

The Big Blue Bag CIC