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National Biodiversity Data Centre - Biodiversity Maps
Ireland’s National Biodiversity Data Centre maps biodiversity observations and provides records, species, and dataset information.
About National Biodiversity Data Centre - Biodiversity Maps
Biodiversity Maps is a national portal run by Ireland's National Biodiversity Data Centre. It compiles biodiversity data from multiple sources and presents observation records geographically on a map. The homepage describes it as covering both terrestrial and marine data, with a focus on Ireland.
The homepage lists 9,269,936 records, 19,743 species and 213 datasets, with a last-updated date of 06/10/2026. It also shows record and species counts for groups such as birds, moths, bees, flowering plants, protected species, threatened species and invasive species. Recently updated datasets are listed with the number of records added. Pricing is not stated.
Key features
- Maps biodiversity observation records for Ireland, including terrestrial and marine data
- Compiles data from multiple sources into one national portal
- Provides a species search function
- Shows record and species counts by group, such as birds, moths and bees
- Lists recently updated datasets and the number of records added
- Presents dataset information alongside records and species
Best for: People who need mapped biodiversity observation records for Ireland, such as researchers or conservation staff.
Good for
- Biodiversity data is stated to be freely available online
- Covers both terrestrial and marine data
- Homepage lists a large collection of records, species and datasets
Watch out for
- Coverage is focused on Ireland, so records outside the country are not described
National Biodiversity Data Centre - Biodiversity Maps at a glance
- Official website
- maps.biodiversityireland.ie/Home
- Category
- Research & Data › Climate & Environmental Data
- Type
- Dataset
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Country
- IE
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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National Biodiversity Data Centre - Biodiversity Maps FAQ
What geographic area does the portal cover?
The portal is intended to present observational data on Ireland.
Does the portal include marine data?
The mapping system is described as integrating the mapping of terrestrial as well as marine data.
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