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-0000609

Species ID

OC-SP-0000609

Discovered

Phylum

Tardigrada

Species ID

OC-SP-0000609

Provisional Species Name

Neoarctus sp.

Lowest Valid Taxon Name in WoRMS

Neoarctus

Lowest Known Rank

genus

Status

Discovered

Lowest Known Rank

genus

Embargo

FALSE

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Tardigrada

Class

Heterotardigrada

Order

Arthrotardigrada

Family

Neoarctidae

Genus

Neoarctus

Date Identified

2025-02-23

Received All Minimal Data for Discovery

2025-01-01

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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.