The shortlisted banner designs are shown below, and we invite all GSB organisers and participants to help choose the design that will represent GSB 2026. To vote, simply complete the voting form using the link below. You will be asked to provide your iNaturalist username to verify your eligibility to vote. Thank you to everyone who submitted their amazing artwork, and happy voting! overview of an iconic river in KZN and a local butterfly species Varsha said this is a overview

1. OBJECTIVE This call for submissions aims to encourage the participation of our creative community in designing the official banner and flyer for the 2026 edition of the Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB). The goal is to select a visual proposal that fully captures the essence of our unique biodiversity in the Southern Hemisphere and the spirit of scientific collaboration that defines this event. 2. ELIGIBILITY The call is open to the general public, especially directed towards

The Great Southern BioBlitz 2025 generated an extensive and taxonomically rich dataset, capturing observations across multiple biological kingdoms and a wide range of taxonomic scales, from kingdoms and classes to orders. This summary presents an overview of how observations, unique taxa, and observer participation were distributed among major taxonomic groups, providing insight into both underlying biodiversity patterns and the influence of citizen-science dynamics. Variatio

During the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025, a total of 282,261 observations were recorded, documenting 37,550 unique taxa and contributed by 9,993 observers. These results highlight the continued growth and success of the BioBlitz as a major citizen science initiative in the Southern Hemisphere, with strong participation across multiple countries and taxonomic groups. Table 1. Overall Participation and Taxonomic Coverage in the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025 Observer group Observa