International Biological Diversity Day Bioblitz!

Sun, 25 May 2025

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The International Day for Biodiversity is fast approaching, celebrate at Sir Peter Blake MERC on 25 May from 10-12pm

We are marking the occasion with a Bioblitz event to survey and explore the incredible diversity of intertidal life along our rocky shore in the Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve and contribute to the MERC iNaturalist Database! Whether you're an iNaturalist pro or a newbie, come along to join in the fun and see what treasures await! 

What to expect:  

  * Learn & use new iNaturalist skills  

  * Participate in Citizen Science  

  * Meet other ocean and iNaturalist enthusiasts 

What to bring: 

  * Mobile phone with iNaturalis app, for iOS users we recommend the iNaturalist Next app. 

  * Sturdy shoes to protect your feet that you don't mind getting wet 

Free Registration 

Please let us know you're coming here!

What is a Bioblitz? 

A snapshot of species in an area surveyed through photos uploaded to iNaturalist. The marine life in the photos are identified by AI and other users including marine science experts. These observations can then be used to inform scientific studies comparing trends in species distributions, track invasive species, and much more!