Apply
Use the same form whether this is your first time or you need more bags.
Join
How to Participate
Collect a small amount of moss from your surroundings and help build a map of tiny tardigrades.
* If you are a minor, please apply with permission from a parent or guardian.
Use this form both for first-time registration and for requesting additional sample bags.
Open Participation FormGuide
Before You Apply
Sampling requires
barcode-labeled sample bags provided by the researchers.
If you do not have bags or need more, start by applying through the participation form.
The same form is used for first-time and repeat requests.
How It Works
Receive the Bags
You will receive barcode-labeled sample bags from the researchers.
Collect Moss
Collect dry moss,one bag per site.
Do not mix moss from different sites.
Record and Send
Enter the sampling information on your smartphone and
send the sample to the laboratory.
Important Sampling Tips
Recommended
Silvergreen mosses (Bryum/related mosses)
OK
Dry moss
OK
Lichens
Avoid moss just after rain, wet moss, and samples with a lot of mud. Follow local rules and collect safely.
Participation Form
Request sample bags here. The same form is used for both first-time and repeat requests.
Open Participation Form