Dugong's AI is an application that provides comprehensive information on Okinawa's biodiversity. What is the name of that flower? What kind of butterflies are common here? With the app in hand, you may even be able to find dugongs!
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Biodiversity hotspots are special areas with a rich variety of creatures and a large number of rare species. Japan is one of the few places in the world where the entire country falls squarely within a biodiversity hotspot.
And Okinawa is a hotspot among hotspots, consisting of some of the world's most biologically rich coral reef islands.
With your smartphone in hand, let's go on an adventure to feel nature!
Experience the biodiversity map made visible by big data and AI.
How rich is the coral richness of the beach in front of you? Where are there many ocean fish? How many species of dragonflies are there in the neighborhood park? Let's feel close to the nature of Okinawa with the biodiversity map! Available taxonomic groups: trees, herbs, birds, dragonflies, butterflies, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fish, saltwater fish, shellfish, crustaceans, corals, seaweed, sea grass, etc.
You can verify the creatures in front of you in the observation mode!
With a photo list and distribution map of the species most likely to be found in a given location, you can get a better understanding of the creatures you observe. Become an expert on the nature around you.Listen to nature guides while driving a car.
Information about geological features are available as well as living creatures! You will also be alerted in areas where you are likely to encounter rare creatures. Let's deepen our understanding of nature and drive in a creature-friendly way.
The biota of the islands of Okinawa reflect the history of biological diversification, including the migration and evolution of species related to the connection and breakup with the continent related to millions of years of geological history and paleoclimatic changes. These are also the academic background for the registration of Yanbaru Forest in the northern part of Okinawa Island and Iriomote Island as World Natural Heritage sites. The colors of the land indicate the number of plant species, and the colors of the coast indicate the number of coral species (blue: few, red: many).
Biodiversity Map.