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EcoViewer is an open-access environmental reference platform combining GBIF species occurrence data with global environmental layers — to help ecologists, researchers, and conservation practitioners understand ecosystems anywhere on Earth.
// What is EcoViewer
EcoViewer brings together GBIF species occurrence data and global environmental datasets into a single, unified reference platform. Designed for ecologists, remote sensing specialists, and conservation practitioners who need reliable ecological context for landscape analysis, imagery annotation, and biodiversity research.
About the project →Ecosystem indicator species occurrence records from GBIF, matched to ecosystem types and biomes using peer-reviewed ecological literature.
Climate, vegetation, water, and fire data harmonised from verified global repositories into a single queryable reference.
High-resolution coverage across all biomes and continents, powered by Google Earth Engine's planetary-scale infrastructure.
No login, no licence fees. Freely accessible for scientific, educational, and conservation use anywhere in the world.
// App Preview
Interact with GBIF species occurrences and global environmental layers directly in your browser. Click anywhere on the map to get instant ecological context for that location. No installation required.
Open Full App →// Who uses EcoViewer
Access consistent, reproducible environmental and biodiversity context for comparative studies, habitat assessment, and longitudinal ecosystem analysis.
Validate and annotate satellite imagery with high-confidence ecological reference data, grounded in peer-reviewed global datasets.
Characterise landscapes, explore species occurrences, and monitor ecosystem condition across large territories at continental scale.