Welcome to the 2015 AskNature.org Bioblitz!
The Biomimicry Institute's AskNature.org invites you to share photos and tag them with function during National Geographic and The Great Nature Project's Global Snapshot.
Our Bioblitz is unique in that we’re challenging you to look at nature through the lens of function: What are the species DOING? Are they attaching (temporarily or permanently--to a leaf or rock, to your clothing)? Moving through the air, in water, across land, through dirt? Displaying or modifying color (to attract mates, protect via camouflage, provide warnings to predators)? Generating or converting energy (through photosynthesis, bioluminescence)? Protecting themselves (from predators, weather, structural forces, other environmental factors)?
Add the functions you observe in the Tags field under the Description field. Every two days, we’re asking you to focus on a new function:
ATTACHING (temporarily or permanently) - May 15 + 16 (#nature attaches)
MOVING (in/on land, water, or air) - May 17 + 18(#nature moves)
DISPLAYING COLOR - May 19 + 20 (#natureincolor)
CONVERTING ENERGY (photosynthesis, plants) - May 21 + 22 (#nature energizes)
PROTECTING May 23, 24 + 25(from predators; elements - wind, rain, dryness, heat/cold, fire, ice, etc; structural forces - impact, tension, turbulence, etc) (#nature protects)
What will YOU discover? Don’t just put biodiversity from your area on the map: Add the functions you observe to inspire sustainable innovations using biomimicry. The best photos will be featured on AskNature’s Facebook page. Together, we can make some great discoveries and innovations by observing nature's genius and asking nature for advice.
Learn more about AskNature and biomimicry at AskNature.org.
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AskNature Bioblitz 2015
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created this project on April 22, 2015
