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Marine BioBlitz
Waverley’s first Marine BioBlitz took place on the 28, 29 and 30 March 2025. Over these days, scientists, nature lovers, school children and members of the community helped discover the amazing plants and animals that call our beaches, rockpools and intertidal areas home.
Read the full report here.
Find out more about the initiative below.
What is a BioBlitz?
A BioBlitz is a way to record and identify as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. As part of Waverley’s Marine Diversity program, we call on community members, nature lovers and people interested in science to help us record local marine animal and plant species over two days using the iNaturalist app or a checklist for younger people.
What happens with the data collected during a BioBlitz?
All the information gathered during the BioBlitz is uploaded to iNaturalist, a biodiversity database used by scientists, researchers, community members and decision-makers to better understand, monitor and help protect natural ecosystems. It enables Council to evaluate the health of our coastal and marine biodiversity and inform Council management actions and programs.
This event is being delivered by Waverley Council in partnership with:
