Snapshot Cal Coast 2024 is June 1-30

Document California's incredible biodiversity on your own or at a bioblitz event near you.

Every summer, the California Academy of Sciences—with support from the California Ocean Protection Council, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the MPA (Marine Protected Area) Collaborative Network, and many other partners—mobilizes communities from Del Norte to San Diego to make and share observations of plants, animals, and seaweeds along the California coast using the iNaturalist app.

By creating a real-time, statewide snapshot of current species ranges, we're building a community of observers that provides valuable data for scientists at local, regional, and state levels, and answering targeted research questions in support of the California Coast. We focus on the rocky intertidal, but we are interested in data from any coastal-influenced habitats along the California Coast, including sandy beaches, bays, wetlands, and docks. 

Check out the bioblitz events and most wanted species on the Snapshot Cal Coast website.