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Wildlife Conservation Archive Network
Wildlife Conservation Archive Network

About Us

We maintain high-quality digital archives for killifish and aquatic life research. Our work includes specimen photos, data, type material, and conservation documentation. Used by professional curators worldwide.

Real-World Impact

Joergen Scheel's historic killifish collections at Uppsala University have been digitized and made openly available through our killi.es archives. This supports ongoing research by curators at Uppsala University and the Swedish Museum of Natural History, helping preserve irreplaceable type material for future generations.

Network


killi.es family

killi.es - n.killi.es - s.killi.es - a.killi.es - i.killi.es - Core killifish scientific archives.



encycloquaria.com

Aquatic encyclopedia and garden conservation archive.

Crypts

aroids.palo-alto.ca.us

Aroid plant conservation and research archive.


All archives are non-commercial and researcher-focused.

  • Our archives provide species-specific guidelines on living conditions for hobbyists propagating endangered killifish. They are the only CITES-listed species granted this exception, making hobbyist conservation one of the best ways to prevent extinction.
  • Our archives aid correct species identification and track exact locations — essential for saving endangered species from habitat loss, pollution, and development.
  • Enabled correct species identification for books and publications by supplying verified images and taxonomy.
  • Facilitated proper attribution and permissions by providing accurate photographer credits with images.
  • Developed filename-based copyright tool to protect photographer rights and ensure attribution.
  • Digitized historic collections (e.g. Joergen Scheel) for ongoing museum and researcher use.

Affiliations & Scientific Use

Our archives are consulted by curators, researchers, and institutions worldwide, including:

  • Uppsala University (Sweden)
  • Swedish Museum of Natural History
  • Smithsonian Institution - consultation on digital preservation tools and archiving alignment
  • Maastricht University - consultation and collaboration
  • California Academy of Sciences - Catalog of Fishes

Plus ongoing taxonomic and data exchange with leading killifish authorities.



Impact & Activity

30+ years of continuous scientific and conservation archiving

killi.es Family (Core Scientific Archives)

  • New species/pages added - 8-12 per month * 80-110 YTD * ~5,000+ all time
  • New high-res photos uploaded - 15-25 per month * 150-220 YTD * ~15,000+ all time
  • Data records updated/verified - 20-40 per month * 250-350 YTD
  • Curator & scientist consultations - 2-5 per month * 120+ all time

WCAN Network Totals (All Sites)

  • New species/pages added - 14-25 per month * 150-230 YTD * ~6,500-8,500+ all time
  • New photos uploaded - 30-57 per month * 330-500 YTD * ~20,000-28,000+ all time
  • Data records updated - 35-70 per month * 430-650 YTD
  • Scientific & curator contacts - 2-5 per month * 120+ documented all time

Numbers are conservative estimates based on 30+ years of active curation across the network.


  • Scientific integrity - Accurate, verified data and taxonomy maintained to the highest professional standards.
  • Global conservation - Supporting worldwide biodiversity efforts through open-access archives and collaboration with researchers.
  • Copyright compliance - Respecting original sources, fair use, and creator rights while enabling scientific sharing.
  • Internet standards - Full adherence to modern web protocols, data portability, and long-term digital preservation practices.
  • Data sovereignty - Respecting source communities, ethical data control, and responsible sharing practices.
  • Accessibility - Data freely available to all users on any device or version, removing barriers to knowledge and contribution.

Support WCAN

We rely on donations, data contributions, and partnerships to grow and sustain these open archives.

  • Donate - Small contributions help with hosting, digitization, and long-term preservation.
  • Contribute data/specimens - Share photos, field data, or type material for scientific use.
  • Partner with us - Institutions and researchers: collaborate on projects or data exchange.

Contact: clara.vrx@gmail.com








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