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

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Phylum

OC-SP-0000602

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Species ID

OC-SP-0000602

Pathway

Phylum

Tardigrada

Species ID

OC-SP-0000602

Provisional Species Name

Tanarctus sp.

Lowest Valid Taxon Name in WoRMS

Tanarctus

Lowest Known Rank

genus

Status

Pathway

Lowest Known Rank

genus

Embargo

FALSE

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Tardigrada

Class

Heterotardigrada

Order

Arthrotardigrada

Family

Tanarctidae

Genus

Tanarctus

Date Identified

2025-02-21

Join the census

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