Alerta Fauna y Flora – Plataforma de Reporte Ciudadano de Especies Invasoras y Exóticas en PR скачать в хорошем качестве

Alerta Fauna y Flora – Plataforma de Reporte Ciudadano de Especies Invasoras y Exóticas en PR

Invasive and exotic species pose an increasing threat to Puerto Rico’s ecosystems, biodiversity, public health, and economy. These species compete with native organisms, disrupt ecological balance, and degrade natural habitats. To address this challenge, a multidisciplinary team of biology and computer science students from the Bayamón and San Germán campuses of the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, under the sponsorship of the Hybrid Laboratory Experience, created an innovative solution: Alerta Fauna y Flora. This web-based citizen reporting platform enables users to submit real-time sightings of invasive species, including photos, location data, and descriptions. The collected information builds a database that supports research and environmental management. By combining biological research with technology, the platform serves as an educational resource and a tool for agencies, promoting public awareness and community engagement. Through collaborative data collection and species distribution visualization, Alerta Fauna y Flora strengthens timely and effective response strategies, demonstrating how student-led interdisciplinary projects can tackle real-world environmental issues through innovation and collaboration.