A new B-Cubed preprint by Quentin Groom and Maarten Trekels has recently been published, titled "An Analysis of Sex Ratios Using a Biodiversity Data Cube". The paper is a result of the collaborative effort of Project 11 GUI for general biodiversity indicators at the B-Cubed Hackathon earlier this year. 

The study leverages biodiversity data cubes created from the extensive datasets provided by the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). The research focuses on examining the sex ratios of duck species across Europe, analysing over 4 million occurrences sourced from nearly 5000 datasets. By exploring the temporal and spatial dynamics of sex distribution, the study sheds light on the availability of open sex data and its potential applications in the research and monitoring of sex ratios in wild organisms, especially those with sexual dimorphism.

This preprint highlights the value of open data for ecological and biological research, demonstrating how large-scale biodiversity datasets can be utilised to address key questions about wildlife populations and their gender dynamics. 

Read the full preprint here.