Learn about the great diversity of creatures that inhabit the earth. The sections below contain information and resources pertaining to particular groups of organisms.  The systematics section has information and references about the classification and scientific naming of organisms. 

AMPHIBIANS
Learn about frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians. Read about amphibian malformations, population declines and discover ways you can help.

BOTANY
Botany is the scientific study of plants and other similar organisms. Learn about plant species, form and function, gardening, applied plants sciences, and find plant references.

FISHERIES & AQUATIC RESOURCES
Find resources on fish and aquatic species, management, data & mapping, recreational information and educational references.

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MUSEUM COLLECTIONS
Collections are the assemblages of organisms, both living and dead, that are organized and curated by scientists to provide the formal documentation of the world's known biodiversity.

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SYSTEMATICS
The systematics section has information and references about the classification and scientific naming of organisims.