Biosmart

88,056,358
Identifications

17,603,835
Observations

213,999
Species

363,324
People

Recent Observations

Contests In Progress

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.

1,961
Identifications

1,769
Observations

985
Species

253
People

Beaches

For observations made between 2023/08/25 and 2030/08/25

Submissions accepted up to 2030/08/25

A test group/bundle of realms to be tested on the new bundle/grouping page.

223
Identifications

208
Observations

166
Species

48
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.

4,289
Identifications

2,319
Observations

1,433
Species

315
People

Schools

For observations made between 2022/01/01 and 2025/06/01

Submissions accepted up to 2025/06/01

Competition for which School has the most biodiversity in their School Grounds

25,145
Identifications

11,915
Observations

4,168
Species

1,339
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.

88,623
Identifications

78,550
Observations

31,737
Species

11,608
People

Past Contests

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?

446
Identifications

475
Observations

261
Species

90
People

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.

8,269
Identifications

7,862
Observations

4,081
Species

1,111
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!

2,537
Identifications

2,329
Observations

1,546
Species

180
People