{"id":11371,"date":"2025-09-30T05:50:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T03:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sibayaprecinctmgt.co.za\/site\/?p=11371"},"modified":"2025-09-30T05:50:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T03:50:24","slug":"explore-and-document-nature-join-the-great-southern-bioblitz-2025-in-sibaya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sibayaprecinctmgt.co.za\/site\/explore-and-document-nature-join-the-great-southern-bioblitz-2025-in-sibaya\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore and Document Nature: Join the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025 in Sibaya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"445\">From <strong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"248\">24\u201327 October 2025<\/strong>, Sibaya will be part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatsouthernbioblitz.org\/about-1\"><strong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"310\">Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB)<\/strong><\/a>\u2014a citizen science initiative that brings together communities across the southern hemisphere to document and celebrate biodiversity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"856\">During these four days, residents and visitors are encouraged to explore the <strong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"584\">Sibaya Coastal Forest, grasslands and beaches<\/strong>, using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/\">iNaturalist app<\/a> to record sightings of plants, animals, insects, fungi, and other living organisms. Every observation adds to a global biodiversity database, helping scientists, conservation agencies, and communities better understand and protect ecosystems.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"880\">Why Participate?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1273\">\n<li data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"990\">\n<p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"990\">Observations are <strong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"919\">shared globally<\/strong> via the GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) for science.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1086\">\n<p data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1086\">Data is <strong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1053\">used by conservation agencies and Red List teams<\/strong> to track species and habitats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1174\">\n<p data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1174\">Participation helps <strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1171\">map species ranges, unusual habitats, and range extensions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1273\">\n<p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1273\">It supports planners, students, and hikers in deepening their knowledge of local biodiversity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1294\">Sibaya\u2019s Role<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1517\">Our precinct\u2019s biodiversity is one of its greatest assets. From coastal birds and indigenous plants to the thriving wildlife of the forest, your contributions will showcase Sibaya\u2019s rich natural environment to the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1536\">To get started:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1697\">\n<li data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1575\">\n<p data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1575\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/\"><strong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1572\">iNaturalist app<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1626\">\n<p data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1626\">Take clear photos of any species you observe.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1697\">\n<p data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1697\">Upload your sightings during the BioBlitz period (24\u201327 October).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1825\">For more details, visit the official event site: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatsouthernbioblitz.org\/about\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1823\">Great Southern BioBlitz 2025<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1825\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-11372\" src=\"https:\/\/sibayaprecinctmgt.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Great-Southern-Bio-Blitz-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sibayaprecinctmgt.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Great-Southern-Bio-Blitz-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/sibayaprecinctmgt.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Great-Southern-Bio-Blitz-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/sibayaprecinctmgt.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Great-Southern-Bio-Blitz-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/sibayaprecinctmgt.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Great-Southern-Bio-Blitz.jpg 1131w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-11373\" src=\"https:\/\/sibayaprecinctmgt.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GSBB-Did-You-Know-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sibayaprecinctmgt.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GSBB-Did-You-Know-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sibayaprecinctmgt.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GSBB-Did-You-Know-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sibayaprecinctmgt.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GSBB-Did-You-Know.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1922\">Let\u2019s work together to highlight Sibaya\u2019s biodiversity and contribute to global conservation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From 24\u201327 October 2025, Sibaya will be part of the Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB)\u2014a citizen science initiative that brings together communities across the southern hemisphere to document and celebrate biodiversity. 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