Website status: All systems goanna.
143,566,402
Identifications
28,681,211
Observations
265,784
Species
537,975
People
Recent Observations
Contests In Progress
For observations made between 2023/08/25 and 2030/08/25
Submissions accepted up to 2030/08/25
Beaches are vibrant intersections of land and sea that embody both ecological diversity and cultural significance. They offer critical habitats for wildlife and serve as hubs for community recreation and heritage, making them key indicators of biocultural health.
25,654
Identifications
7,961
Observations
3,933
Species
1,009
People
For observations made between 2023/03/27 and 2028/01/01
Submissions accepted up to 2028/01/02
This is for people who want to explore the magic of the place where they live.
5,605
Identifications
3,525
Observations
2,332
Species
568
People
For observations made between 2022/01/01 and 2025/06/01
Submissions accepted up to 2025/06/01
Schools around the world are becoming Nature Realms, with students, teachers and staff working together as custodians of their natural environment. Contact Guardians of Earth to get your school set up as a Nature Realm today.
43,116
Identifications
16,204
Observations
6,161
Species
1,988
People
For observations made between 2022/01/01 and 2028/01/01
Submissions accepted up to 2028/01/01
University campuses are a great place to measure biodiversity and engage young (and old) people with nature awareness, research and conservation.
532,994
Identifications
199,289
Observations
53,816
Species
21,948
People
For observations made between 2020/05/20 and 2029/05/20
Submissions accepted up to 2029/05/20
These 7 Nature Realms were carefully selected based on their expected performance over the next year.
105,525
Identifications
11,269
Observations
2,217
Species
581
People
Past Contests
For observations made between 2024/04/01 and 2024/04/30
Submissions accepted up to 2024/04/30
Step out of the lecture halls and dive into the real world of biodiversity! Explore, discover, and compete. Whether you're a budding biologist or just nature-curious, this is your chance to make an impact. Join your team. Map your Nature Realm. Explore the world.
8,234
Identifications
8,163
Observations
4,293
Species
1,177
People
For observations made between 2024/04/01 and 2024/04/30
Submissions accepted up to 2024/04/30
Nature is the best classroom, and it's waiting right outside! Embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and competition. From the schoolyard to the park, every species counts. Are you ready to champion your school's team?
435
Identifications
480
Observations
269
Species
97
People
For observations made between 2024/01/01 and 2024/06/30
Submissions accepted up to 2024/06/30
Embark on a fun, real-world adventure that will open your eyes to our beautiful environment and the world of invasive pests. Get outdoors to capture (with photos!) as many insect, weeds and pest animals as you can. You’ll score points for every verified sighting, with extra points if you can identify what you’ve found. And even more points if you find something rare or interesting.
2,341
Identifications
2,156
Observations
1,220
Species
366
People
For observations made between 2023/05/01 and 2023/06/01
Submissions accepted up to 2023/06/01
A competition between Australian Councils to map the fungi universe!
2,506
Identifications
2,329
Observations
1,518
Species
180
People
For observations made between 2023/04/30 and 2023/05/30
Submissions accepted up to 2023/05/31
89,099
Identifications
80,236
Observations
16,362
Species
7,547
People