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.

This is for people who want to explore the magic of the place where they live.

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.

Schools around the world are becoming Nature Realms, with students, teachers and staff working (and playing!) together as custodians of their natural environment. Contact Guardians of Earth to get your school set up as a Nature Realm today. Students can start playing one of the outdoor nature games, such as Spirits of the Realms; and don't forget the Global Schools BioQuest, which happens every April and October. Prizes for winners!

These 7 Nature Realms were carefully selected based on their expected performance over the next year.