Join the research vessel Investigator 10 July – 10 August 2021 What does studying the deep ocean have in common with outer space? What are seamounts and who lives there? What is a day like in the life of a marine biologist? Our team is spending 45 days on RV Investigator studying the […]
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Expressions of Interest for 2021-22 Taxonomy Research Contracts are now being sought
The Bush Blitz Taxonomy Research Projects are specifically targeted to assist in the publication of new species and the resolution of problematic groups collected from Bush Blitz expeditions. Expressions of Interest for 2021-22 Taxonomy Research Projects are now OPEN – closing 10 May 2021 at 5pm. Apply Now
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A citizen science project to save the night In February 2021, Bush Blitz partnered with the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance to raise awareness of the impacts of light pollution on the night time environment. The Flight2Light event aimed to educate Australians about light pollution, the impact it has on wildlife, and the simple ways they can […]
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Backyard Species Discovery – a virtual citizen science Bush Blitz
When expeditions were on hold due to COVID-19, the Bush Blitz team organised a virtual expedition to continue adding to our knowledge of Australian biodiversity while keeping everyone busy at home. The project has proved so successful, it will continue for the foreseeable future. While we can’t promise you’ll find a new species, you will […]
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Protected areas of the ACT 2018
Protected areas of the ACT 2018 summarises the initial scientific findings of the Bush Blitz expedition that took place from 26 November to 6 December 2018. At least 978 species were recorded during the Bush Blitz and 22 of those may be completely new to science (4 wasps, 3 flies, 2 treehoppers, 12 jumping plant lice […]
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Spider new to science discovered on backyard bin
When Amanda took a photo of a little brown spider sitting on top of her recycling bin, she had no idea she was about to leave her mark on the taxonomy of rare Australian spiders. If you think you need to go to the depths of the Amazon to find a new species, think […]
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