The First Wetland Bioblitz in New Zealand

Click on this link to see what happened on the Bioblitz held recently in the Waikato, that scientists from Landcare Resources were involved in:
The first wetland Bioblitz in New Zealand

A Bioblitz is an event where you conduct an intensive survey of the biological diversity of a particular area over a period of time.  The goal is to count as many species as possible.  It is unique opportunity for scientists, students, teachers and families to experience the array of biodiversity in a particular location.  It is an opportunity for everyone to work together in the same place at the same time on the same project.

Later on Cockle Bay will be having its own Bioblitz in 2019!  We will be finding, identifying and recording all the different bacteria, fungi, insects, spiders, invertebrates, vertebrates, birds, trees and plants we have in our school grounds.  It will be a task for the whole school community, but first, we will have to learn all the scientific skills we need to conduct our own Bioblitz efficiently - watch this space!