Current status and prospects of circulation about academic information in natural history

Abstract

The Natural History Museum, which aims to systematically collect and organize natural history materials, has been active for centuries as the center of natural history science activities aimed at describing events in the natural world. In recent years, images and attribute information of materials collected in natural history museums are being shared and used on a global scale through database creation and Internet publication. This change is thought to lead not only to the introduction of new shared methods, but also to the strengthening of academic fields in terms of lowering barriers to entry into academic fields and promoting the expansion of the research population. In this presentation, we will consider the current status and prospects of natural history academic information circulation centered on biodiversity information.