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In other words, maps of how many different kinds of plants and animals are in different parts of the world. Mapping is part of my work as a conservation scientist, and this site is an attempt to share biodiversity maps from that work to facilitate teaching and research by others. GIS-ready datasets are available on the Download. A list of the most recent updates can be found here.

My main focus is on heterobranch molluscs, which includes the colourful nudibranch sea slugs. Now I also work on many groups of animals, including fish, annelid worms, and crinoids. I also work across different habitats including Antarctica, tropical reefs, and the deep sea. The amazing seadragon species .

In der Schweiz gibt es neben dem BDM eine Reihe weiterer Programme, die Angaben zur biologischen Vielfalt unseres Landes machen. Aufgabe und Ziele des BDM. Zusammen mit anderen Umweltinformationen bilden die Daten des BDM eine wichtige Basis für die Naturschutzpolitik und für andere Politikbereiche, die einen grossen Einfluss auf die Biodiversität haben, wie etwa Land- und Forstwirtschaft.

Own biodiversity website, where you can. Find up-to-date and relevant information. Click on the map above or go to the Council Areas interactive map. An Introduction to Bird Ringing.