External databases

External databases and collaborative platforms related to the biodiversity of New Caledonia and the South Pacific.

Indo-Pacific marine biodiversity data collection

LAGPLON

Created by ORSTOM Nouméa’s diving service, LAGPLON is an information system on marine biodiversity from the reefs and lagoon of New Caledonia and other Indo‑Pacific regions.

ReefTEMPS – Coastal waters observing network of the Pacific Islands

ReefTEMPS

Long-term monitoring of climate change and its effects on the condition of coral reefs and their resources in the Pacific region.

Citizen science platform

PlantNet Nouvelle-Calédonie

Collaborative tool for identifying and sharing data on plants, powered by citizens and researchers, with an extensive reference database on New Caledonian flora.

Taxonomic reference

TAXREF (MNHN)

The national taxonomic reference for the fauna, flora, and fungi of France, including New Caledonia. Used to validate species names and interoperate databases.

Citizen science data collection tool

BioCollect (GBIF)

Participatory application for collecting, organizing, and sharing biodiversity observations, used to stimulate citizen science and the integration of New Caledonian data into major portals.