BioBlitz
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A BioBlitz, also written without capitals as bioblitz, is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. Groups of scientists, naturalists, and volunteers conduct an intensive field study over a continuous time period (e.g., usually 24 hours). There is a public component to many BioBlitzes, with the goal of getting the public interested in biodiversity. To encourage more public participation, these BioBlitzes are often held in urban parks or nature reserves close to cities.[1] Research into the best practices for a successful BioBlitz has found that collaboration with local natural history museums can improve public participation.[2] As well, BioBlitzes have been shown to be a successful tool in teaching post-secondary students about biodiversity. [3]
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