Each data point on the map includes a linked Wikipedia article for the observed species. gaia.eco serves the Wikipedia entry in the language matching the user's language settings, supporting multilingual access to species information without requiring users to navigate away from the interface.

Use Cases

Biodiversity Research: Researchers can use gaia.eco to explore spatial distribution patterns of species across regions, identify observation hotspots, and assess data coverage for specific taxonomic groups.

Education: Educators and students can use the platform to visualize local and global biodiversity, access species information through integrated Wikipedia links, and engage with real-world ecological data.

Citizen Science: Contributors can document local flora and fauna, adding to a shared global dataset that supports both scientific inquiry and public awareness.

Forage for Biodiversity Data

Open map.gaia.eco.