Discover biodiversity
Welcome to the world of biodiversity.
Indeed, welcome to the world.
If it cannot be seen, it does not mean it is invisible. Biodiversity is everything that surrounds us, a multiplicity of species and organisms in relation to each other that provide us with the balance that life needs.
What is biodiversity
Biodiversity is what makes ecosystems strong.
The more life there is—plants, animals, microbes—the better nature can adapt to change and withstand extremes. Think of it like a garden: the richer it is, the more resilient it becomes.
Each organism, from the tiniest to the most complex, plays a part in keeping this balance alive.
Biodiversity stories
Discover extraordinary tales of biodiversity, from groundbreaking research to nature’s hidden wonders.
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Healthy ecosystems: the northern park midge
Its discovery in a Milanese park demonstrates the effectiveness of environmental restoration efforts.
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Acidic oceans, resilient sponges? Depends.
Two compared species demonstrate very different adaptive capacities. And the picture becomes more complicated.
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Dolphin laughter
The open mouth is for communicating good intentions and responding to playmates
Biodiversity bites
Explore a vast world, one small discovery at a time.
Quick, digestible insights into the richness of life on Earth.
Biodiversity solutions
We are building a world of integrated solutions for managing, analyzing, and sharing biodiversity data and knowledge to researchers, citizens, innovators, and governments.
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Healthy ecosystems: the northern park midge
Its discovery in a Milanese park demonstrates the effectiveness of environmental restoration efforts.
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Acidic oceans, resilient sponges? Depends.
Two compared species demonstrate very different adaptive capacities. And the picture becomes more complicated.
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Dolphin laughter
The open mouth is for communicating good intentions and responding to playmates
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Discovering the earth’s oldest ocean
Gaia Blu, the CNR oceanographic ship, will explore a window into Tethys’ past with the Sirens campaign
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Why tachinid flies are at risk (and why we should care)
The decline of these guardians of biodiversity has serious consequences for mountain ecosystems
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Longevity: the case of the Greenland shark
Through DNA repair mechanisms and a specific protein alteration, it reaches 400 years old
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Holobiont: a new perspective on life
An innovative approach to the study of living organisms: from an individualistic to a holistic analysis
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Plastic in the sea: help comes from satellite
Demonstrated ability to detect plastic debris through satellite monitoring
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Cold case: light on events millions of years ago
International team discovers the true extent of the Messinian Salinity Crisis
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Allies to safeguard: swallows
By feeding on flies, they protect the health of livestock and avoid the use of insecticides
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The music of animals
Of all types of calls, chicks prefer consonant sounds, which have a positive valence
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The world heats up: what about dung beetles?
Research investigates thermal tolerance of these insects, indispensable guardians of biodiversity
