The surprising power of your nature photos | Scott Loarie

Elise Hu introduces a listener survey for TED Talks Daily and previews the day's talk by biologist and entrepreneur Scott Loarie on the importance of citizen science in addressing the extinction crisis. Loarie discusses his project, iNaturalist, which allows people to contribute to scientific data by photographing and sharing observations of living things. He shares examples of discoveries made by everyday people and emphasizes how this participation can foster a connection with nature and inspire conservation efforts. The talk concludes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to notice and photograph the nature around them. A brief Q&A with Head of TED, Chris Anderson, follows the talk.