May 29, 2026 / by Markus Döring
The new taxon distribution map draws structured distributions and an optional GBIF occurrence overlay. Here is how the col-gazetteers project underpins it — and how to publish distributions that the map can actually draw.
May 29, 2026 / by Markus Döring
The col-browser ReactJS components have moved to React 19 and a fully controlled API. Pin to v1 to keep your pages working, or upgrade to the more flexible v2.
May 18, 2026 / by Markus Döring
A free Catalogue of Life iPhone app is now available on the App Store — browse, search and explore the full COL checklist from your pocket.
October 7, 2025 / by Olaf Banki & Camila Plata
Now extended with 17500 data sources
July 9, 2025 / by Camila Plata & Olaf Bánki
The catalogue has grown by 2%, with 48,766 newly accepted species names added.
July 4, 2025 / by Geoff Ower & Dmitry Mozzherin
BHL is seeking new hosting partners
March 27, 2025 / by Markus Döring
Adding COL releases as works to your ORCID profile
March 4, 2025 / by Olaf Bánki
A new vision for ‘liberating’ data from biodiversity publications
November 5, 2024 / by Yuri Roskov
A tribute to Monalisa (Mona) Cachuela-Palacio
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