【2024 投稿TDWG 摘要】Utilizing a Dashboard for Efficient Biodiversity Data Overview and Gap-Filling Effort

Daphne Z Hoh1, Jun-Yi Wu2, Mao-Ning Tuanmu1 1 Taiwan Biodiversity Information Facility, Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan. 2 School of Forestry and Resource Conservation, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

Abstract

Taiwan Biodiversity Information Facility has been leading the effort to integrate and mobilize biodiversity data nationally. We recently accomplished the integration of local databases and successfully developed a data portal that efficiently links to the most comprehensive biodiversity database in Taiwan. However, we identified an emerging challenge following this development. Preliminary analyses have revealed several gaps in the current dataset that impede the more robust use of data. For instance, land data dominates over sea data, and bird records are more abundant than those of other taxonomic groups. In our endeavour to enhance national biodiversity data coverage, we are actively exploring methodologies to address these existing data gaps. Our primary objective is to empower users to identify these gaps, thereby facilitating informed survey planning efficiently and eventually filling these gaps. To this end, we are evaluating the effectiveness of a user-friendly dashboard tailored for biodiversity survey planning. This dashboard provides users with insightful data visualizations that highlight spatial, temporal, and taxonomical data overviews. It also offers customizable filtering options, such as by land type (i.e., land and sea) and major taxon groups, for easy viewing. Additionally, the dashboard includes a download function, so users can access gap information for reference in their survey planning efforts. Following deployment, we conducted user interviews to collect feedback aimed at refining the dashboard's usability and effectiveness. In addition to helping survey planning, we anticipate that this tool will also aid data users in promptly assessing data integrity within the national biodiversity data portal, thereby enabling them to identify potential data gaps and biases that may affect subsequent use. Through this presentation, we aim to share our experience in developing an interactive dashboard tailored for public use, with the ultimate goal of addressing critical biodiversity data gaps in Taiwan to support research and policy-making.