# Coastal Biodiversity Apps This Wildlife App Showcases the Species of British Columbia's Coast By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-app References: [thestar](http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/04/25/bc-prof-creates-digital-guide-to-provinces-diverse-wildlife-in-new-app.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/central-coast-biodiversity/id1096042501?mt=8) [Central Coast Biodiversity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-miller) is an innovative new wildlife app, developed by ecologist and [University of Victoria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evidentree-app) professor Brian Starzmoski, that is designed to make it easier than ever for people in British Columbia, Canada and across the world to learn more about the bountiful natural beauty on show in the area. The app, available for free download, currently includes an expansive inventory consisting of 210 plants, [80 birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-birdfeeder), 120 seaweeds, 190 marine invertebrates and 20 mammals and reptiles. This is the first app to cover such an array of species. Each species listing comes with a photo and information on what the creature or plant looks like, in addition to some odd or unique information about them. Ultimately, the Central Coast Biodiversity wildlife deftly makes use of app technology to teach people about the biodiversity of British Columbia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wildlife Education Apps:** There is an increasing demand for educational apps that provide information on various species to individuals across the globe, which creates opportunities for the development of similar wildlife apps. - **Biodiversity Inventories:** The creation of extensive inventories that include detailed information on various species of plants and animals can provide more insights and opportunities for ecologists, wildlife experts and researchers. - **Biodiversity Conservation Technology:** Technologically-advanced biodiversity conservation methods can be developed through the use of applications like the Central Coast Biodiversity app that provide innovative ways to protect various species of plants and animals. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** There is an increasing demand for apps that provide educational information on biodiversity, which creates opportunities for mobile app developers to create similar applications. - **Ecology and Wildlife Research:** The development of biodiversity inventories can provide more insights and opportunities for ecologists, wildlife experts, and researchers to study different species of plants and animals. - **Conservation and Environmental Science:** The Central Coast Biodiversity app can serve as a useful tool for conservationists and environmental scientists to understand and protect various species of plants and animals in British Columbia and other parts of the world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-atlas.md) - [Wildlife Trafficker-Thwarting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-traffickerthwarting-app.md) - [Provincial Fishing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provincial-fishing-app.md) - [App-Based Cleaning Tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okanagan-forest-task-force.md) - [Tech-Advanced Biodiversity-Monitoring Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech4nature-project.md) - [Wildlife Monitoring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildtrack.md) - [Bioaccoustic Wildlife Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscapes-to-landscapes.md) - [Indigenous Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indigenous-wellness-app.md) - [Localized Boutique Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boutique-shopping-apps.md)