Biosmart

102,627,708
Identifications

21,060,659
Observations

237,154
Species

427,101
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

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

369
Identifications

355
Observations

253
Species

76
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.

4,880
Identifications

2,889
Observations

1,868
Species

430
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.

119,214
Identifications

104,594
Observations

40,118
Species

15,498
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.

39,772
Identifications

13,499
Observations

4,832
Species

1,568
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.

104,615
Identifications

10,705
Observations

2,060
Species

518
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.

8,003
Identifications

7,879
Observations

4,130
Species

1,137
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

98
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.

2,343
Identifications

2,130
Observations

1,202
Species

356
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!

2,509
Identifications

2,329
Observations

1,525
Species

180
People