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iNaturalist App Engages 6 Million Users in Biodiversity Fight

3/22/2026

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The iNaturalist app mobilizes around six million monthly users to collect biodiversity data.
It has logged over 300 million sightings worldwide to aid scientists.
Scott Loarie, executive director of iNaturalist, warns that one in three species could vanish by the century's end.
Martha Stewart hosted a BioBlitz, with 458 species identified in one hour.
Users feel empowered knowing their contributions support scientific efforts to protect biodiversity.

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The iNaturalist app mobilizes around six million monthly users to collect biodiversity data.
It has logged over 300 million sightings worldwide to aid scientists.
Scott Loarie, executive director of iNaturalist, warns that one in three species could vanish by the century's end.
Martha Stewart hosted a BioBlitz, with 458 species identified in one hour.
Users feel empowered knowing their contributions support scientific efforts to protect biodiversity.