Interested in putting on your boots and spending a few hours collecting some samples? Passionate about technical innovations for biodiversity monitoring? Concerned about the impact of invasive non-native species? Willing to contribute to BGE with a few hours of your time? Then keep reading.
BGE is inviting expert amateur taxonomists and citizen scientists to collaborate in the construction of DNA-barcode reference libraries and in biomonitoring programmes.
Building reference libraries
The taxonomic skills and knowledge of amateur natural historians are an invaluable resource. To support the flow of verified samples into the BGE project we are working with natural historians and natural history societies across Europe to collect and identify samples for DNA-barcoding.
Keeping invasive species at bay
Even if you have no previous experience in science you can contribute to the work of BGE. We have roles for the general public in a marine biomonitoring programme, collecting water samples suitable for environmental DNA (eDNA) barcoding to support the detection and control of marine invasive species in and around Europe’s ports and harbours.
BioBlitzes
BioBlitzes are intensive surveying events where over the course of a few hours or a day we find and identify as many species as possible at a specific site. These events can provide samples suitable for DNA barcoding and genome sequencing, and are an opportunity to learn more about technological innovations in biomonitoring. To join one of our BioBlitz events, contact us.
Biodiversity Genomics Europe Events
Past events
Towards an ecosystem-based gravel beach management in Croatia
Case study Endemic Clingfish genomes Clingfish genomics helps develop sustainable, ecosystem-based management strategies for Croatia's unique gravel beaches. Learn more
A new reference genome for the conservation of coastal spider species in the face of anthropogenic change
Case study New Genome for a Spider Endemic to Tenerife The genome of a unique beach-dwelling spider species, endemic to
Conservation genomics of the aquatic warbler, a specialist bird breeding in declining mire habitat
Case study Genomics supports aquatic warbler conservation A high-quality reference genome and new population-level genomic data will have a direct
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Interested in joining us as a citizen scientist? Fill in the form below to tell us a bit about yourself, and we will be in touch.
