Biosmart

169,800,426
Identifications

32,097,312
Observations

289,125
Species

600,993
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.

29,602
Identifications

11,447
Observations

5,116
Species

1,401
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.

5,736
Identifications

3,638
Observations

2,401
Species

612
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. That's why more and more universities are creating Nature Realms on Guardians of Earth - and participating in the April/October BioQuests, or year-round through apps like Spirits of the Realms, or the Oracle of Life.

793,940
Identifications

252,672
Observations

60,759
Species

24,815
People

Queensland Schools

For observations made between 2020/05/28 and 2035/05/31

Submissions accepted up to 2035/05/31

The state of Queensland in Australia is rich with biodiversity and culture. That's why the schools of Queensland are preparing the next generation of bio-cultural guardians.

16,151
Identifications

6,634
Observations

2,311
Species

639
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.

106,707
Identifications

12,220
Observations

2,400
Species

624
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?

442
Identifications

480
Observations

290
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.

2,373
Identifications

2,156
Observations

1,288
Species

364
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