# Miscellaneous

**URL:** https://discourse.gbif.org/c/misc/33.md

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## [About the Miscellaneous category](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/about-the-miscellaneous-category/6225)

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**Author:** [@dnoesgaard](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/dnoesgaard)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/about-the-miscellaneous-category/6225 "2026-02-04T13:48:08Z")

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For topics that don’t fit any other category.

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## [Georeferencing distance only](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/georeferencing-distance-only/6426)

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**Author:** [@KentIsaacson](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/KentIsaacson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 5:26am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/georeferencing-distance-only/6426 "2026-08-19T05:26:33Z")

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Hi, I have a question about georeferencing with a given distance outside of a feature. when creating the uncertainty circle. are you measuring the distance/radius from the corrected center or are you measuring the dista…

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## [Problems with International Barcode of Life project (iBOL) dataset](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/problems-with-international-barcode-of-life-project-ibol-dataset/6371)

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**Author:** [@rdmpage](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/rdmpage)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/problems-with-international-barcode-of-life-project-ibol-dataset/6371 "2026-07-29T12:47:47Z")

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The International Barcode of Life project (iBOL) dataset seems to have a few problems. I know that this dataset is constructed by GBIF rather than being published directly by BOLD (indeed I was involved in the first rele…

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## [Errors - Is this the proper place to list them?](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/errors-is-this-the-proper-place-to-list-them/6412)

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**Author:** [@mreith](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/mreith)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/errors-is-this-the-proper-place-to-list-them/6412 "2026-07-21T12:58:40Z")

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Using GBIF it’s kind of unavoidable to find errors. Wondering whether it is helpfull / contributes to correction to list them here in the forum?

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## [Georeference.it - a new open platform for crowdsourced georeferencing of GBIF records](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/georeference-it-a-new-open-platform-for-crowdsourced-georeferencing-of-gbif-records/6396)

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**Author:** [@joaquimsantos](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/joaquimsantos)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 11:17pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/georeference-it-a-new-open-platform-for-crowdsourced-georeferencing-of-gbif-records/6396 "2026-06-25T23:17:54Z")

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Hi all, I’d like to share a platform I’ve had in my head for five years and finally built: georeference.it: an open-source web tool for collaboratively georeferencing GBIF occurrence records. The platform works around …

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## [Ambassador badges](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/ambassador-badges/6394)

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**Author:** [@Darwyn](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/Darwyn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/ambassador-badges/6394 "2026-06-22T12:28:03Z")

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Whatever happened to the GBIF Ambassador badges? I got this one at the end of 2024 GBIF AMBASSADOR 2024 but I’ve seen no sign of a similar initiative since. My profile has a section entitled “badges”, shouldn’t it be …

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## [Storing in a database values that are "NA" (string), should I avoid this?](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/storing-in-a-database-values-that-are-na-string-should-i-avoid-this/6381)

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**Author:** [@flograttarola](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/flograttarola)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/storing-in-a-database-values-that-are-na-string-should-i-avoid-this/6381 "2026-06-12T20:26:33Z")

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Hello! I would like to have people’s opinions on the following: We are building a database of regional redlists that includes values for scientificName and statusCode (to record a taxon with its respective threatened s…

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## [DwC-A / DwC-DP CLI validator?](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/dwc-a-dwc-dp-cli-validator/6230)

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**Author:** [@kueda](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/kueda)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/dwc-a-dwc-dp-cli-validator/6230 "2026-06-01T17:08:51Z")

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Are there any command line validators for DarwinCore Archives and/or DarwinCore Data Packages? A GBIF-specific one would be cool, but I’m mostly interested in one that verifies the structure of the archive, e.g. do the m…

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## [Um português, muitas vozes?](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/um-portugues-muitas-vozes/6308)

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**Author:** [@dnoesgaard](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/dnoesgaard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/um-portugues-muitas-vozes/6308 "2026-05-18T17:43:31Z")

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A user in our translator community has suggested for GBIF.org… that we also have “Portuguese-Brazilian” (PT-BR). There are significant differences between “Portuguese” and “Brazilian Portuguese”. Our general sense ha…

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## [Open question and answer sessions for 2025 BID Regional and Cross-regional call – Full proposal phase](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/open-question-and-answer-sessions-for-2025-bid-regional-and-cross-regional-call-full-proposal-phase/6306)

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**Author:** [@sanja\_novakovikj](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/sanja_novakovikj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/open-question-and-answer-sessions-for-2025-bid-regional-and-cross-regional-call-full-proposal-phase/6306 "2026-05-13T11:01:30Z")

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Open question and answer sessions for 2025 BID Regional and Cross-regional call – Full proposal phase · 2025 BID call for proposals · Regional biodiversity data mobilization grants · Cross-region…

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## [Comparing Data Standards and Interoperability Between Biodiversity Systems GBIF and Healthcare Information Systems](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/comparing-data-standards-and-interoperability-between-biodiversity-systems-gbif-and-healthcare-information-systems/6287)

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**Author:** [@merryla](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/merryla)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/comparing-data-standards-and-interoperability-between-biodiversity-systems-gbif-and-healthcare-information-systems/6287 "2026-04-28T20:32:15Z")

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Hello everyone, I’ve been working around data systems and recently started exploring how large-scale platforms like GBIF manage structured biodiversity data, particularly through standards such as Darwin Core and API-ba…

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## [You're Invited to TaxonWorks Together 2026 May 19 - 21](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/youre-invited-to-taxonworks-together-2026-may-19-21/6258)

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**Author:** [@Debbie](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/Debbie)\
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**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/youre-invited-to-taxonworks-together-2026-may-19-21/6258 "2026-03-31T16:38:22Z")

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Greetings Everyone, Please join us for TaxonWorks Together 2026 from May 19 - 21. It’s online and free and Registration is Open! Bring your perspectives on how to “Describe Life” to the 7th annual event on TaxonWorks,…

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## [Forum for discussing the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL)](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/forum-for-discussing-the-biodiversity-heritage-library-bhl/6257)

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**Author:** [@rdmpage](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/rdmpage)\
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**Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/forum-for-discussing-the-biodiversity-heritage-library-bhl/6257 "2026-03-26T18:26:37Z")

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Some users of GBIF will be well aware of the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL), a large open access collection of literaure on biodiversity from the foundational documents of taxonomy in the 17th century to the latest …

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## [New look for the community forum 🎉](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/new-look-for-the-community-forum/6248)

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**Author:** [@dnoesgaard](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/dnoesgaard)\
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**Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/new-look-for-the-community-forum/6248 "2026-03-05T13:27:15Z")

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Hi everyone, As you may have noticed, we’ve updated the default theming and colours of the community site slightly. We hope you like the new look! If you have any feedback, feel free to leave them here or drop us a line…

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## [Open question and answer session for BID 2025 Africa (Full proposal stage)](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/open-question-and-answer-session-for-bid-2025-africa-full-proposal-stage/6237)

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**Author:** [@sanja\_novakovikj](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/sanja_novakovikj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 8:52am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/open-question-and-answer-session-for-bid-2025-africa-full-proposal-stage/6237 "2026-02-26T08:52:10Z")

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Open question and answer session for BID 2025 Africa (Full proposal stage) BID: Biodiversity Information for Development programme 2025 BID call for proposals: Africa Disclaimer: The call text remains the official ref…

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## [Open questions and answers sessions for 2025 BID Regional and Cross-regional call – Concept Note phase](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/open-questions-and-answers-sessions-for-2025-bid-regional-and-cross-regional-call-concept-note-phase/6203)

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**Author:** [@sanja\_novakovikj](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/sanja_novakovikj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/open-questions-and-answers-sessions-for-2025-bid-regional-and-cross-regional-call-concept-note-phase/6203 "2026-01-19T12:50:51Z")

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Open questions and answers sessions for 2025 BID Regional and Cross-regional call – Concept Note phase · 2025 BID call for proposals · Regional biodiversity data mobilization grants · Cross-regional b…

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## [Technical support for new members](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/technical-support-for-new-members/6196)

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**Author:** [@Mahamadou](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/Mahamadou)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/technical-support-for-new-members/6196 "2026-01-16T19:38:28Z")

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Hello there ! I’m here curiously to ask how access my account no longer created for the grant portal ?

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## [BID 2025 Regional/Cross Regional Call](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/bid-2025-regional-cross-regional-call/6197)

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**Author:** [@Chevonne](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/Chevonne)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/bid-2025-regional-cross-regional-call/6197 "2026-01-16T14:03:30Z")

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For teams that applied for a mulit-national 2025 Africa call, can they put the same team forward for the regional call? The concept note would be very similar, but with the additional resources provided by the regional c…

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## [2025 BID call for proposals: regional and cross-regional biodiversity data mobilization projects](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/2025-bid-call-for-proposals-regional-and-cross-regional-biodiversity-data-mobilization-projects/6176)

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**Author:** [@ulf\_ottosson](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/ulf_ottosson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/2025-bid-call-for-proposals-regional-and-cross-regional-biodiversity-data-mobilization-projects/6176 "2026-01-15T12:16:39Z")

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What is regional respectively cross-regional here? Is regional one continent? Regards Ulf Ottosson

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## [Question on upcoming Institutional Biodiversity Data Mobilization Grants (LAC)](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/question-on-upcoming-institutional-biodiversity-data-mobilization-grants-lac/6194)

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**Author:** [@unibague\_inv](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/unibague_inv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/question-on-upcoming-institutional-biodiversity-data-mobilization-grants-lac/6194 "2026-01-12T09:36:42Z")

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Dear GBIF Community, I would like to ask whether there is any information available regarding the expected timeline for the next call for Institutional biodiversity data mobilization grants for Latin America and the Car…

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## [BID 2025 eligibility](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/bid-2025-eligibility/6193)

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**Author:** [@unibague\_inv](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/unibague_inv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/bid-2025-eligibility/6193 "2026-01-09T08:10:09Z")

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Dear GBIF Community, I would like to clarify an eligibility question regarding the submission of concept notes under the regional BID call for proposals. Is it allowed for the same alliance/consortium to submit more th…

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## [GBIF 2025 eligibility](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/gbif-2025-eligibility/6178)

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**Author:** [@VCapatici](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/VCapatici)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/gbif-2025-eligibility/6178 "2025-12-19T09:37:32Z")

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Dear Madam/Sir, I am seeking clarification regarding eligibility of applicants. The general eligibility details in the Call for proposals state that “Organizations with a legal presence in an eligible country, but head…

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## [Open questions and answers session for 2025 BID Africa – Concept Note phase](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/open-questions-and-answers-session-for-2025-bid-africa-concept-note-phase/6157)

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**Author:** [@sanja\_novakovikj](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/sanja_novakovikj)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/open-questions-and-answers-session-for-2025-bid-africa-concept-note-phase/6157 "2025-11-06T08:05:39Z")

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Open questions and answers session for 2025 BID Africa – Concept Note phase · 2025 BID call for proposals: Africa · BID Programme Clarifications on proposal submission limits, project activities, and relate…

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## [How to deal with sampling and spatial biases when analyzing bird species richness in Morocco (GBIF data)](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/how-to-deal-with-sampling-and-spatial-biases-when-analyzing-bird-species-richness-in-morocco-gbif-data/6104)

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**Author:** [@elmekkaoui](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/elmekkaoui)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 11:51am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/how-to-deal-with-sampling-and-spatial-biases-when-analyzing-bird-species-richness-in-morocco-gbif-data/6104 "2025-09-19T11:51:50Z")

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Hello everyone, I am a PhD student working on the species richness of birds in Morocco, using GBIF data. My research is not only about describing the biases in biodiversity data (spatial, temporal, taxonomic, sampling e…

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## [Open question and answer session for BID 2025 Latin America & the Caribbean and Pacific Region (Full proposal stage)](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/open-question-and-answer-session-for-bid-2025-latin-america-the-caribbean-and-pacific-region-full-proposal-stage/6076)

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**Author:** [@sanja\_novakovikj](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/sanja_novakovikj)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 7:54am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/open-question-and-answer-session-for-bid-2025-latin-america-the-caribbean-and-pacific-region-full-proposal-stage/6076 "2025-09-15T07:54:23Z")

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BID: Biodiversity Information for Development programme 2025 BID call for proposals: Latin America & the Caribbean 2025 BID call for proposals: Pacific Disclaimer: The call text remains the official reference for all…

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## [How do I interpret the \`isea3hcellcode\` column in the occurrence cube results?](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/how-do-i-interpret-the-isea3hcellcode-column-in-the-occurrence-cube-results/6093)

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**Author:** [@coreyfarwell1912350](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/coreyfarwell1912350)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/how-do-i-interpret-the-isea3hcellcode-column-in-the-occurrence-cube-results/6093 "2025-09-05T18:05:46Z")

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I’m trying to work with the occurrence cube output from GBIF in a Python project. I conceptually understand what an occurrence cube is, and what a hexagonal grid is. But when I try to read the ISEA3H cell code value usin…

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## [Bugspiel - play, help, or complain](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/bugspiel-play-help-or-complain/6074)

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**Author:** [@ddyer](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/ddyer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/bugspiel-play-help-or-complain/6074 "2025-08-25T08:54:23Z")

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Bugspiel - play, help, or complain its your choice. I’ve been working on a bug based game, intended to be fun to play while also being scientifically accurate to a reasonable degree. My inspiration is “Wingspan”, if an…

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## [BID budget instructions full proposal](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/bid-budget-instructions-full-proposal/6019)

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**Author:** [@sanja\_novakovikj](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/sanja_novakovikj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/bid-budget-instructions-full-proposal/6019 "2025-07-15T06:42:19Z")

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Include all costs related to the project’s activities and deliverables and ensure all costs are reasonable, conservative and realistic, well explained, and properly estimated. GBIF reserve the right to remove ineligible …

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## [Metabarcoding results that make little sense](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/metabarcoding-results-that-make-little-sense/5993)

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**Author:** [@rdmpage](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/rdmpage)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/metabarcoding-results-that-make-little-sense/5993 "2025-06-12T06:48:39Z")

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There is a recent post from GBIF on Bluesky @gbif.org on Bluesky about some metabarcoding datasets for Sweden and Madagascar https://www.gbif.org/dataset/search?q=IBA-NRM-KAW-2017-0088&project\_id=IBA-NRM-KAW-2017-0088 I…

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## [Correcting wrong synonymy on GBIF](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/correcting-wrong-synonymy-on-gbif/5990)

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**Author:** [@Mykola](https://discourse.gbif.org/u/Mykola)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.gbif.org/t/correcting-wrong-synonymy-on-gbif/5990 "2025-06-03T08:22:37Z")

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Dear GBIF, dear colleagues I’d like to request help from the community concerning the taxonomic corrections. Could someone please tell me: what actions and steps should the scientist commence to apply for a change in t…

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