Global Biodiversity Information Facility Want to be the first to learn about new datasets and use of data in GBIF? Check out @gbifmorpho.bsky.social 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/gbif.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mkztye3o4f2l💙🤍❤️ Bonjour from #Montpellier! The GBIF Europe & Central Asia (ECA) nodes meeting is happening today, bringing together node managers from the region to discuss participation, collaboration, capacity building and infrastructure opportunities.04 May 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkztye3o4f2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mkz5n37bax2pMay the Fourth be with you ⭐ From galaxies far, far away 🚀 to taxonomy on Earth, the #StarWars universe has left its mark on occurrence records in GBIF. Take a look at some species names that are inspired by Star Wars in GBIF 🌠04 May 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkz5n37bax2phttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mkrl4ylduh2v✍️ Register to attend the online plenary sessions for #BioMonWeek26! ➡️ Explore the full programme & register: https://www.biodiversa.eu/2026/04/08/biomonweek2026/ The first session is on Tues 5 May, 09:00 CEST featuring the keynote “Bridging Research and Policy: the state of art and future of biodiversity monitoring.” 01 May 2026 07:10 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrl4ylduh2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mkp3rev3pv2y 🌳Register for the upcoming Virtual Data Mobilization Workshop for Africa (English version) Hosted by the GBIF Africa Regional Support Team, this training workshop is based on the GBIF Biodiversity Data Mobilization curriculum. 📍Application close 31 May 2026 🔗 https://gbif.link/Data-Mob-Wshop-Africa30 Apr 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkp3rev3pv2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mknbwoc6ab2l1) Happy 20th birthday #BiodiversityHeritageLibrary! 🎂🥳 This week GBIF Executive Secretary Joe Miller is at the @nhm-london.bsky.social celebrating #BHLDay2026 and the incredible collaborations over the past two decades as well as new bioinformatics opportunities. 📖 BHL Australia29 Apr 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknbwoc6ab2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mkk6qoy5yo26🦭 NOTICE: Dataset processing is current paws-ed Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress with dataset processing paused to allow infrastructure upgrades. We anticipate this will be complete by 29 April.⭐ All other functions remain operational and datasets can be registered ⭐28 Apr 2026 08:40 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkk6qoy5yo26https://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mkk4jeb74s2l🚀Share your skills with the global biodiversity community! 🌻Explore GBIF volunteer opportunities for the following roles: - Ambassador - Mentor - Translator - GRSciColl editor - Trainer - Reviewer 🔗https://gbif.link/gbif-volunteer-form28 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkk4jeb74s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mkag42vcuo2y🌺 Wrapping up activities in #Samoa with the GBIF Oceania Regional Nodes Meeting! This meeting is led by Oceania representatives with the aim of facilitating regional collaboration, sharing node updates and feedback, and discussing collaborative opportunities. Read more:🔗gbif.link/SPREP-news24 Apr 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkag42vcuo2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mk7yxub63l2v⭐ Participate in the upcoming @tdwg.org 2026 Working Sessions! 🗓 Sessions run between 11–22 May 💻 Registration is free, everyone is welcome! Explore the full list of sessions: 👉 https://tdwg.link/working-sessions Join #TDWG to help shape the future of biodiversity data standards.24 Apr 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7yxub63l2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mk62yfn66w2l 🌍This week, Kyle Copas and Dmitry Schigel joined GBIF heads of delegation, delegates and agency representatives in #Uzbekistan to help shape regional priorities ahead of the @unccd.bsky.social COP17 and the UN Biodiversity COP17. 💚23 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk62yfn66w2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mk5rvlhlpa2sWrapping up the Pacific data mobilization workshop in #Samoa! 💚 The workshop includes both online and onsite activities, supporting projects funded under the Biodiversity Information for Development Programme. The event was jointly hosted by GBIF and #SPREP23 Apr 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5rvlhlpa2shttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mk3kzxwvel2b🎉 GBIF France is celebrating 20 years of sharing biodiversity data! The event includes reflections, lessons learned and real-world impacts from initiatives led by GBIF France. Register to join either in person in Paris (limited places) or online. 📍 19 June 2026 🔗 https://www.gbif.fr/post/2026/20ans/22 Apr 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3kzxwvel2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mk2xzz5ion2v1) ⭐ Seeing (sea) stars and other incredible marine life in #Canada From 2016–2017, near-seafloor surveys explored coastal ecologically and biologically significant areas in Canada. 📸Using video and still imagery, researchers completed 150 transects spanning 79 km and depths of 5–89 m.22 Apr 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk2xzz5ion2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mjyjarqzbo2yStrengthening biodiversity data capacity 💪 📸 The BID data mobilization workshop hosted by #SPREP in #Samoa has started! Bringing together 30 participants from the Pacific, the workshop is supported by 8 trainers from Denmark, Colombia, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea🌏21 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyjarqzbo2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mjvx46p4u72vBig things are happening in #Samoa this week! 🌊 The Secretariat are on the ground supporting the Pacific Biodiversity Data Mobilization Workshop as part of the #BIDProgramme (funded by @ec.europa.eu), and the Oceania Regional Nodes Meeting. 💚20 Apr 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjvx46p4u72vhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mjogniwlfm27@tdwg.org 2026: Call for abstracts 🎉 You're invited to submit abstracts for presentations or posters at #TDWG2026 in Oslo, Norway, 21-25 September. Submissions are encouraged to consider the theme: 🔬 & 🤖 Research and Robot-ready Biodiversity Data Standards. 🔗 https://www.tdwg.org/conferences/2026/submissions/call-for-abstracts/17 Apr 2026 07:46 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjogniwlfm27https://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mjlufnqdw72i💙🤍❤️ Le GBIF France lance une enquête auprès de ses partenaires et utilisateurs. L’objectif est de faire un bilan des usages, des attentes et des besoins vis-à-vis des données et outils proposés par le GBIF. ⏰ Réponses souhaitées avant le 15 mai 2026. 🔗 https://gbif.link/gbif.fr-survey16 Apr 2026 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjlufnqdw72ihttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mjjerkuszn2g1)⚡Reminder⚡ Register for the virtual data mobilization workshop for West Asia.💙 This workshop is held across May-June 2026, and is based on the GBIF Biodiversity Data Mobilization curriculum. Application deadline: 17 April 2026🔗 https://gbif.link/virtual-data-mob-west-asia15 Apr 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjerkuszn2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mjgvydaglk2x1) 🦋🔦 A new farmer-led moth initiative is lighting the way for agricultural biodiversity monitoring in #Ireland This project tested the feasibility of integrating farmer-led monitoring into national biodiversity observation frameworks across farms without affecting productivity. 14 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjgvydaglk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mjeeok3h7v2r 🌳Register for the upcoming Virtual Data Mobilization Workshop for Africa (English version) Hosted by the GBIF Africa Regional Support Team, this training workshop is based on the GBIF Biodiversity Data Mobilization curriculum. 📍Application close 31 May 2026 🔗 https://gbif.link/Data-Mob-Wshop-Africa13 Apr 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjeeok3h7v2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mj4tbrgyqr2t📣 Applications for 2026 DataCamp licences are OPEN! 🍄 Join more than 500 biodiversity professionals in the GBIF network who have completed data courses across topics such as Python, RStats, SQL, AI and GitHub. 🔗Apply: gbif.link/DCD_2026 #DataCampDonates10 Apr 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj4tbrgyqr2thttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mj2bxzusjq23🎓 The 2026 GBIF Graduate Researchers Award is open for nominations! This award celebrates innovative Master’s and PhD research powered by GBIF-mediated data, with opportunity to win 2x €5,000 prizes! Learn more:🔗 gbif.link/GRA_2026 #ApplyNow #EarlyCareerResearch #FundingOpportunity09 Apr 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2bxzusjq23https://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mixt6zgg6o25Why #BioMonWeek26? Biodiversity monitoring in Europe connects the community to collaborate and drive impact. #BioMonWeek offers a space to exchange ideas and align on key challenges. ℹ️ www.biomonweek.eu @biodiversa.eu #AllianceForNature @bioagora.eu GBIF MARCO-BOLO project08 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mixt6zgg6o25https://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mil76j2rxd2tHunting for eggs this weekend? 🥚🐰 Some of the best eggs aren't chocolate! 🍫 Tinamous birds are relatively inconspicuous, but their eggs are egg-ceptional. Researchers have taken steps to crack the code, 🐦determining that egg colour likely evolved as a mating signal. 🔗https://gbif.link/egg03 Apr 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mil76j2rxd2thttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3miioplyyih2v🔦 Amplifying amphipods with two new datasets from publishers in #Italy! 💚🤍❤️ Explore >22,000 amphipod records from scientific literature, unpublished data, public and private institutions. 🔗: gbif.link/amphipod_1 🔗: gbif.link/amphipod_2 #GBIFItalia02 Apr 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3miioplyyih2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3midnrqvoqv2h1) 🍃 The Czech Vegetation Database is a new open digital archive of vegetation-plot records from the Czech Republic now accessible in GBIF, including records of plant species composition and cover-abundances in delimited plots surveys, monitoring programs and ecological studies.🍄31 Mar 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3midnrqvoqv2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mib65p2kuw2t💚 Atelier virtuel sur la mobilisation des données de biodiversité (français) – Afrique 2026, à renforcer les capacités des institutions francophones en Afrique à mobiliser, gérer et publier leurs données via le réseau GBIF. 📍4 au 7 mai 2026 (08:00–11:00 UTC) 🔗: https://gbif.link/Africa-data-wshop-french30 Mar 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mib65p2kuw2thttps://bsky.app/profile/gbif.org/post/3mhzq46ae3325🚀 #rgbif 3.8.5 ➡️New release! Explore new functions for accessing GBIF occurrence download statistics including: 🔹retrieving summarized download statistics 🔹exporting download summaries & more. 🐛 Bug fixes and minor improvements are now also available. 🔗: gbif.link/rgbif-38527 Mar 2026 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:kypk7mw3zpzfpq7dxeulwebk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhzq46ae3325