On the 20th anniversary of New Brunswick's very first Marine Protected Area located right in our backyard, we want your help documenting its natural diversity. Join ACAP SJ at Black Beach for a community bioblitz of the Musquash Estuary!

A bioblitz is simple: grab your phone, explore the shorelines and species that can only be found in the MPA due to its unique ecological balance, and document every species you come across using iNaturalist. The more people looking, the more we discover together.

The Location: The Musquash Estuary holds a special title as the largest ecologically intact estuary in the entire Bay of Fundy, and was named New Brunswick's first designated Marine Protected Area in 2006.

Getting Started with iNaturalist:

📱 Download the free app before you arrive

📸 Photograph anything that catches your eye — plants, insects, birds, tracks

🔍 Let the app help identify your find

📊 Watch your observations become part of our shared project

No experience needed. Just bring your phone, your curiosity, and a sense of adventure.

What to bring:

Closed-toe shoes or water shoes

Clothing suited to the forecast

Water and snacks

Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

Bug spray or a bug net

Your phone, charged and ready!