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The Great Southern BioBlitz 2025, Nearing 300,000 Observations and 30,000 Species!
As the upload and identification period draws to a close across South America, Africa, and Oceania , the biodiversity recorded so far is truly remarkable.Together, participants have contributed over 294,000 observations and nearly 30,000 species , thanks to more than 10,000 observers and almost 5,000 identifiers worldwide! 🌍 Regional Highlights 🌿 Africa 123,632 observations | 11,303 species | 1,830 identifiers | 2,139 observers Top species recorded: Acacia mearnsii —
Great Southern Bioblitz
Nov 112 min read


Editing Help Clear the Unknowns — Great Southern BioBlitz 2025 ID Phase Begins!
The observation phase of the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025 is over — and now the identification phase begins! Thousands of observations still need your expertise to move from “Unknown” to the right group- every ID helps our shared biodiversity data become more useful for science and conservation. 🐜🌿🦋 💡 How to Get Started If you’re eager to dive in, begin here 👇 🔗 Identify GSB unknown Observations To view Unknowns for your own country or region, simply add the place nam
Great Southern Bioblitz
Oct 292 min read


🌏 Great Southern BioBlitz 2025 — Frequently Asked Questions
The Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB) is back! This year, over 200 regions across the Southern Hemisphere will join together to record and celebrate our incredible biodiversity. The GSB is a global citizen-science event where communities, naturalists, and scientists work together to document as many species as possible within a four-day window — all using the power of iNaturalist. As always, everyone is welcome to get involved — whether you’re exploring your backyard, heading o
Great Southern Bioblitz
Oct 133 min read


🌍 Join the GSB ID Challenge! 🌿🔍
While many of us are out enjoying field season instead of sitting behind our computers doing IDs 😅 … there’s still a huge number of...
Stephen Fricker
Sep 282 min read


30 Days to the GSB2025
🌏 Get Ready for the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025! The Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB) is an international citizen science event where...
Great Southern Bioblitz
Sep 232 min read


70 Days to the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025!
The is brought to you by the team from Ferox australis along with our partners across the Southern hemisphere. Including SANBI’s Citizen...
Great Southern Bioblitz
Aug 1411 min read


Celebrate Science Week with the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025 – Australia’s Biodiversity in Focus!
This Science Week, let’s celebrate the incredible diversity of life across Australia – and start planning for one of the biggest citizen...
Great Southern Bioblitz
Aug 102 min read


🌎 Gran Biobúsqueda del Sur 2025 — Jardín, Antioquia, Colombia
Celebrating Biodiversity in the Heart of the Andes | October 24–27, 2025 Jardín, Antioquia, a jewel of Colombia's Andean region, joins...
Great Southern Bioblitz
Jul 262 min read


🌏 Great Southern BioBlitz 2025: Murrumbidgee Joins the Global Biodiversity Celebration! 🌿
We’re thrilled to announce that Murrumbidgee will be participating in the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025 — an international citizen science...
Great Southern Bioblitz
Jul 261 min read


WHAT CAN iNATURALIST DO FOR PRIORITY ECOSYSTEMS CONSERVATION IN A MEGADIVERSE DEVELOPING COUNTRY?: The fog oasis of Lima as an example
Contribuciones al conocimiento y conservación de las Limas costeras de Lima usando iNaturalist.
Antonio W. Salas
Jun 284 min read


The Snowy Monaro Region Joins the Great Southern Bioblitz 2025!
We’re excited to announce that the Snowy Monaro Region, NSW is taking part in the Great Southern Bioblitz 2025 (GSB25) for the 4th time!...
Stephen Fricker
Jun 282 min read


Loja, Ecuador Joins the Great Southern Bioblitz 2025!
We’re excited to announce that Loja, Ecuador is once again participating in the Great Southern Bioblitz (GSB) — a global citizen...
Great Southern Bioblitz
Jun 142 min read


🌿 Cusco Joins the Great Southern Bioblitz 2025!
🌿 Cusco Joins the Great Southern Bioblitz 2025! 📅 October 24–27, 2025 🔗 Join the iNaturalist project here Are you in Cusco, Peru ?...
Great Southern Bioblitz
Jun 112 min read


Join Us for the Great Southern BioBlitz: October 24th-27th! 🌍✨
The Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB) is back this spring, running from October 24th to 27th, and we’re thrilled to invite you to participate in
Great Southern Bioblitz
Dec 7, 20242 min read


Great Southern BioBlitz 2024, participation by continent and countries
The Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB) is an international event focused on increasing biodiversity awareness through citizen science. Held...
Great Southern Bioblitz
Oct 28, 20247 min read


The 5th instalment of the Great Southern Bioblitz - Coffs Harbour Region
The 5th instalment of the Great Southern Bioblitz has come to an end and once again the Coffs Harbour Region has performed well. Another...
Great Southern Bioblitz
Oct 18, 20248 min read
GSB2024 helpful points
Great Southern Bioblitz 2024 important dates: Make and share observations: 20-23 September Upload all your observations: 20 September -...
Stephen Fricker
Sep 10, 20249 min read


One Month to Go: Join the Great Southern Bioblitz 2024!
As the Great Southern Bioblitz 2024 (#GSB24) approaches, we're excited to announce that over 82 areas across 21 countries are gearing up...
Stephen Fricker
Aug 17, 20242 min read


My 'First' Ever Serious BioBlitz
The Great Southern BioBlitz 2023 was my first ever serious BioBlitz; I had participated in the City Nature Challenge for Greater Adelaide...

Jamie Arrizza
Jul 3, 20247 min read


Ferncliffe trees come pre-decorated!
Ferncliffe trees come pre-decorated!
Great Southern Bioblitz
Jun 30, 20243 min read
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