# GBIF: The Global Biodiversity Information Facility

- **Website:** <https://gbif-uat.org>
- **Primary alias:** `gbif-uat.org`

## Description

The Global Registry of Scientific Collections (GRSciColl) is an extensive, community-curated repository dedicated to cataloging scientific collections worldwide. Building upon the foundational work of the Consortium of the Barcode of Life (CBOL), GRSciColl serves as a vital resource for experts, researchers, and the general public. It provides detailed information about various scientific collections, including their content, locations, associated institutions, and specific collection identifiers.

Maintained by a community of national editors and representatives from registered institutions, GRSciColl ensures that its data is constantly updated and reliable. Users can propose changes, additions, or mergers of records, fostering an inclusive approach to data management. Key improvements have been made, such as the development of an API, regular synchronization with external sources like Index Herbariorum, and capabilities to link specimen occurrences to GRSciColl entries. With its commitment to enhancing accessibility for biodiversity research, GRSciColl is an essential tool for advancing scientific knowledge and preserving global biodiversity information.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Biology _(under Science and Education)_
- 🧪 Libraries and Museums _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/gbif)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/gbifnews)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idBmMnumi6/w/820/h/255/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789140005442)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idBmMnumi6/w/800/h/800/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789140006003)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roman | #db6b5c | accent |
| Mine Shaft | #333333 | dark |
| Marzipan | #f7d991 | light |

## Fonts

- Inter — asset _(google)_
- Inter — asset _(google)_

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_See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._