Beta group now forming
Merian
A field companion for curious naturalists: identify living things, keep context with every observation, and help shape the public Explore community before launch.
We will only use your email for Merian beta updates and invites.
Early iOS accessField notesPrivacy-first sharing
Capture what you find
Use photos, sound, and short field notes to turn everyday encounters into structured observations.
Review richer insights
See candidate identifications, useful context, and prompts that help you notice the details that matter.
Share with care
Control location privacy while contributing discoveries to a calmer public Explore feed.
Built with beta testers
Help tune the app for real walks, gardens, coastlines, and backyards.
We are inviting a small group to test capture flows, insight quality, privacy defaults, and the public sharing experience. Join the list and we will reach out as beta seats open.
Your feedback shapes the launch roadmap.

