iNaturalist: Map of wildlife and plant sightings shared by naturalists worldwide. Resource Watch: Hundreds of maps on environment, energy, food and society.
| iNaturalist | Resource Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Infrastructure & Energy Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Periodically |
| Data source | Citizen science observations | WRI and partners |
| Made by | iNaturalist (non-profit) | World Resources Institute |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with iNaturalist
- Map of millions of observations
- Search by species or place
- Identification help from the community
- Seek app for beginners
What you can do with Resource Watch
- Hundreds of global datasets
- Topic dashboards
- Combine layers on one map
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.