168,290,645
Identifications
31,568,563
Observations
285,731
Species
588,661
People
Recent Observations
Contests In Progress
Beaches
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.
29,368
Identifications
11,266
Observations
5,008
Species
1,371
People
My Yard
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.
5,692
Identifications
3,601
Observations
2,375
Species
602
People
Universities
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.
789,428
Identifications
248,301
Observations
59,185
Species
24,260
People
Schools
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.
43,733
Identifications
16,802
Observations
6,416
Species
2,092
People
Realms to Watch
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.
106,661
Identifications
12,178
Observations
2,371
Species
619
People
Past Contests
University BioQuest, April 2024
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.
8,243
Identifications
8,173
Observations
4,293
Species
1,181
People
Schools BioQuest, April 2024
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
Pest Invaders BioQuest, 2024
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.
2,342
Identifications
2,156
Observations
1,220
Species
366
People
Australian Councils FungiQuest
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
Australian FungiQuest
For observations made between 2023/04/30 and 2023/05/30
Submissions accepted up to 2023/05/31
89,018
Identifications
80,250
Observations
16,422
Species
7,562
People