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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Species ID

OC-SP-0000097

Specimen ID

NMVF_307714

Type of Voucher Specimen

Primary Voucher

Type of Activity During Which Specimen Was Discovered

OC_DiscoveryAwards

Taxonomist

Christopher Mah

Collection Date

13/10/2022

Collection Locality

Cocos (Keeling)

Collection Event ID

IN2022_v08 OP126

Minimum Depth In Metres

820

Maximum Depth In Metres

822

Water Body

Indian Ocean

Genetic Subsample Collected

FALSE

Organism Remarks

Hymenodiscus sp. Genus previously known as Brisingella (prior to 1998)

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.