Botanists Document Biodiversity Along Divided US-Mexico Border

Volunteers use iNaturalist app to identify species and advocate for ecosystem protection amid challenges from crime and border security.

Over 1,000 volunteers participate in Border Bioblitz to record plant and animal species.
The initiative responds to habitat destruction from border wall construction.
Data gathered aims to support conservation efforts and highlight overlooked biodiversity.
Crime and restrictive permits in Mexico pose challenges for scientists.
The region hosts unique species, some thriving better south of the border.