A Global Mission

The mission of the Ocean Census is to accelerate the discovery of ocean life to advance fundamental science, empower conservation, and fuel innovation for the future of our planet.

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Phylum

OC-SP-0000164

Species ID

OC-SP-0000164

Discovered

Phylum

Cnidaria

Species ID

OC-SP-0000164

Provisional Species Name

Cupressopathes sp.

Lowest Valid Taxon Name in WoRMS

Cupressopathes

Lowest Known Rank

genus

Status

Discovered

Lowest Known Rank

genus

Embargo

FALSE

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Cnidaria

Class

Hexacorallia

Order

Antipatharia

Family

Myriopathidae

Genus

Cupressopathes

Date Identified

2023-03-01

Received All Minimal Data for Discovery

2024-01-01

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The Ocean Census Alliance unites national and philanthropic marine institutes, museums, and universities, backed by governments, philanthropy, business and civil society partners.