Aquatic macroinvertebrates (macros) are small, water-dwelling critters that are important to scientists, natural resource managers, anglers, conservationists, nature advocates, outdoorsy types, educators, birds, fish, frogs, raccoons, and others. 

MacroBlitz inspires and trains people to document aquatic macroinvertebrates using iNaturalist. We launch officially in 2024, but feel free to start now. 

Get Inspired

Learn why National Geographic Explorers Isaí Madriz and Dalal Hanna macroblitz.​

Do Science

Learn the three essential steps of MacroBlitz: Observe and identify, photograph, and upload. 

Educate Others

If you are an educator whose learners are 14 years or older (high school, university, adult/community members) use MacroBlitz to teach.

Be an explorer by observing and documenting observations for science and for learning.

First

Observe and Identify

Learn about aquatic macroinvertebrates:

• Where to find them
• What they look like
• How to survey them
• ​Tips for Identification

Then

Photograph​​

The tools and tips for photographing macroinvertebrates .

And Finally

​Upload​

Learn how to:

• add your macrovinvertebrate observations to iNaturalist
• Contribute to the MacroBlitz project on iNaturalist
  
• Create your own iNaturalist project for macroinvertebrates.
  

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