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May 21–22, 2010
A BioBlitz is a 24-hour inventory of species of plants and animals found in a given area. See our 2010 photos below.

BioBlitz creates awareness and appreciation of biodiversity in our region and beyond. Over 50 regional biologists will be racing the clock to document:
  • scorpions
  • snakes
  • plants
  • beetles
  • birds
  • mushrooms
  • and much more
…all in 24 hours! After that, was time for the final tally. Over 1000 species were documented during the 24-hour event, which is interestingly similar to the number of species discovered in 2009 in Mission Trails Regional Park and in 2008 in Balboa Park. 

Thanks to everyone who participated in BioBlitz 2010!


Media
Listen to Dr. Michael Wall talking about BioBlitz Mission Trails on FM 94/9's Treehuggers International with Tommy Hough.



San Diego News Network BioBlitz interview.



Latest Results

2010 BioBlitz Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Results
At Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, families and individuals of all ages were able to interact with the scientists as they documented and counted species. Visitors also viewed samples from the Museum’s 9-million specimen collection and participated in guided nature hikes.

The final count is located to your right:
Species Count
Birds 72
Herps 11
Mammals 25
Algae and diatoms 41
Plants 325
Misc. Insects
 112
Scorpions 4
Diptera 40
Coleoptera 109
Hymenoptera 116
Spiders 79
Myriapods 6
Lepidoptera 153
Molluscs 8
Beach Shells 28
Grand Total 1129
 2010 BioBlitz Photostream by 86731242987650flickr.jpg