iNaturalist is an interesting implementation of technology to encourage citizen science. The app allows users to record observations of plants, animals, and other organisms, contributing to a global database of biodiversity. The image recognition algorithm is surprisingly elegant, offering suggestions for species identification based on photos. This is particularly helpful for my students during field research, as it provides a platform to document their findings and compare them with existing data. The cross-platform compatibility means we can use it on various devices. Furthermore, the data collected can be exported for further analysis, which is invaluable for managing citations and contributing to larger research projects. I find it a novel approach to an old problem: how to effectively collect and analyze biodiversity data.
Key Features
Image recognition for species identification
Global database of biodiversity observations
Data export for research analysis
"This app is amazing! It's so helpful for identifying plants and animals, and it's a great way to contribute to citizen science."
β 5β User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/9/2025
