Aquatic macroinvertebrates are small (but not microscopic) water-dwelling critters that are important to scientists, natural resource managers, anglers, conservationists, outdoor recreationists, hikers, educators, birds, fish, frogs, raccoons, and others.
MacroBlitz inspires and empowers people to find and photograph aquatic* macroinvertbrates and upload these photos to iNaturalist for science and for learning. |
MacroBlitz Project on iNaturalist The MacroBlitz iNaturalist project is live! Check out the observations of macros added to iNaturalist at https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/macroblitz Join our project on iNat (must have iNat account) to keep up with the latest from the MacroBlitz team! |
Get Inspired
Learn why National Geographic Explorers Isaí Madriz and Dalal Hanna macroblitz. |
Do Science
Contribute to baseline monitoring of aquatic macroinvertebrates with the three essential steps of MacroBlitz: Find and identify, photograph, and upload. |
Educate OthersIf you are an educator whose learners are 14 years or older (high school, university, adult/community members) use MacroBlitz to teach. |
For Science What kinds of macroinvertebrates do you find when you churn and turn rocks in a stream or jab the vegetation or top layer of sediment with a net in a pond, wetland or lake shore?. |