Explore, observe, and collaborate — these are the three key steps to becoming a vital part of the project. Thanks to your observations of aquatic flora and fauna in high mountain lakes, we can gather essential data to better understand these fragile and protected ecosystems and apply improved conservation strategies.

How to participate

Taking part is easy — all you need is a mobile device and the desire to contribute to science:

• Download the iNaturalist app (available for iOS and Android).
• Create an account and search for the project: LIFE RESQUE ALPYR.
• Observe aquatic flora and fauna in high mountain lakes.
• Take a photo and upload your observation. For our research, fish and amphibians are especially valuable!
• Add the species name if you know it (if not, the iNaturalist community will help).
• Include the exact location — if you don’t have coverage, you can save the data and upload it later.

To make it even easier, we’ve prepared a visual guide infographic explaining all the steps clearly. You can download (horizontal or vertical) or view it here.

Why your participation matters

Observing and collecting data in high mountain environments is not easy. But with your help, we can overcome this challenge and gather valuable information on priority species and habitats — especially those located in Natura 2000 areas.

This shared knowledge helps us make better decisions for biodiversity conservation and strengthens the connection between science and society.

Join the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project on iNaturalist!

With each observation, you actively contribute to protecting some of the most spectacular and vulnerable landscapes in Europe.

Turn your visit to mountain lakes into a scientific action!

This initiative aims to involve the public in the collection of data on the flora and fauna of the territory, a fundamental tool for monitoring biodiversity and implementing conservation measures.

Why iNaturalist?

iNaturalist is a web platform that helps us record global biodiversity. In other words, it turns anyone with a computer or a mobile phone into someone who can contribute their observations to science. The platform helps you identify species, locate them on a map, and you can even collaborate in different projects with specific objectives being developed on it.

Maintaining an interest in the biodiversity around us helps us better understand the importance of preserving and caring for it. This open-source platform also allows you to organize all your observations, and it has an app available for both Android and iOS.

Through the new LIFE RESQUE ALPYR profile, anyone interested can contribute to identifying species found in the Pyrenees and help build a more complete map of the region’s biodiversity.

How to join the project on iNaturalist?

Participating is very simple:

• Access the iNaturalist platform (web or mobile app).
• Search for the project profile: LIFE RESQUE ALPYR.
• Click on the members button.
• Start uploading your observations of species found in the Pyrenees.

With each contribution, you will not only expand scientific knowledge but also contribute to more efficient and sustainable management of our natural environment.