Protecting Maui's
Native Species
with AI Technology
Discover 50+ wildlife species, test your knowledge with interactive quizzes, and help protect Maui's biodiversity through citizen science reporting.
Maui Wildlife
Did you know?
"Maui's native forest birds evolved for millions of years without mammals like cats or rats."
Native Heroes
Rare birds and plants that evolved here and need our protection.
Invasive Villains
Introduced species that damage forests and harm native wildlife.
Species Explorer
Browse native "heroes" and invasive "villains" with beautiful photos and Hawaiian names.
Explore SpeciesPlay & Learn
Challenge yourself with dynamic quizzes, memory games, and species sorting.
Play GamesReport Sightings
Help scientists by reporting wildlife sightings and tracking species populations across Maui.
Report Sighting๐บ Maui's Wildlife Crisis
Maui's native wildlife is disappearing - 50+ species are endangered or extinct, and invasive species are taking over. But people don't know how to tell the difference between 'heroes' and 'villains'.
๐งช My Hypothesis
"I can build a functional web app with no previous coding experience using only AI coding to complete it from start to finish. This tool will have an actual functional and impactful role in Hawaii conservation, enabling AI to realize its potential in helping the next generation of สปฤina Guardians."
Uses APIs from iNaturalist and GBIF to fetch real wildlife photos
Built server-side caching that remembers species images
AI creates personalized quizzes from your species database
App handles user interactions and scoring instantly
โจ The Edge
"Most science fair projects show research. Mine BUILDS technology that could actually be used by conservation groups."
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Real Data SourcesConnected to actual scientific databases
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Production-Quality CodeBuilt with professional tools (Next.js, TypeScript)
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Conservation ReadyDesigned for citizen science data collection
๐ Real Impact
Adaptive games measure knowledge gain effectively
Sighting reports help scientists track species
Includes Hawaiian language and values
Makes conservation accessible to families
Ready to Make a Difference?
Every species card viewed, every quiz taken, and every sighting reported helps protect Maui's precious wildlife. Join our community of conservation guardians today.