Share Pacific Invasive Species data using the Global Biodiversity Information Facility

Abstract

Data about tropical island species can be difficult to obtain and store safely, but these data are valuable to Pacific communities, environmental managers, and the global research community. A Pacific solution to efficiently managing and sharing data about invasive species can contribute to significant biodiversity outcomes. The purpose of this guide is to assist the practitioner in publishing invasive species data and training others to prepare and publish to GBIF—the Global Biodiversity Information Facility—using consistent terminology that allows data to be used many times.