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-0000286

Specimen ID

OCNW_42

Type of Voucher Specimen

Primary Voucher

Type of Activity During Which Specimen Was Discovered

OC_DiscoveryAwards

Taxonomist

Laetitia Gunton

Collection Date

09/06/2017

Collection Locality

Byron Bay area

Collection Event ID

IN2017_V03_100

Minimum Depth In Metres

999

Maximum Depth In Metres

1013

Water Body

Coral Sea

Sampling Protocol

Trawl

Preservation of the Main Section of the Sample

ETOH

Genetic Subsample Collected

TRUE

Organism Remarks

Voucher number NHM_240E. Annelids were picked off the bones of pilot whale

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.