AI for Aloha ʻĀina
Technology Meets Hawaiʻian Conservation
Learn, play, and report sightings to protect local wildlife.
Hawaiʻi Wildlife
Did you know?
"Hawaiʻi'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 Hawaiʻian names.
Explore SpeciesReport Sightings
Help scientists by reporting wildlife sightings and tracking species populations across Hawaiʻi.
Report Sighting🌺 Hawaiʻi's Wildlife Crisis
Hawaiʻi'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'.
🧪 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 Hawaiʻi conservation, enabling AI to realize its potential in helping the next generation of ʻĀina 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
✨ The Edge
"Most science fair projects show research. Mine BUILDS technology that could actually be used by conservation groups."
- ✅Real Data SourcesConnected to actual scientific databases
- ✅Production-Quality CodeBuilt with professional tools (Next.js, TypeScript)
- ✅Conservation ReadyDesigned for citizen science data collection
🌍 Real Impact
Adaptive games measure knowledge gain effectively
Sighting reports help scientists track species
Includes Hawaiʻian 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 Hawaiʻi's precious wildlife. Join our community of conservation guardians today.