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The Hidden Majority: James Fleming on the wonderful world of meiofauna
At a glance, marine sediment might seem lifeless, just mud beneath the waves. But for James Fleming, postdoctoral researcher at JAMSTEC, that mud holds entire worlds.
20/06/25
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JAMSTEC Shinkai Expedition – Dive Site: Shichiyo Seamounts
Rising from the deep seafloor south of mainland Japan, the Shichiyo Seamounts, a dive site of the JAMSTEC Shinkai expedition, are part of a chain of underwater volcanoes formed by tectonic activity along the Izu–Ogasawara Arc.
18/06/25
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JAMSTEC Shinkai Expedition – Dive Site: Nankai Trough
The Nankai Trough, stretching along the southeastern coast of Japan, is one of the most geologically active and biologically important deep-sea regions in the western Pacific.
17/06/25
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Return to the Deep: Dr Verity Nye reflects on being back in Shinkai 6500 after 12 years
Twelve years after her first submersible dive, Dr Verity Nye has returned to Japan to descend once again aboard Shinkai 6500, the iconic submersible operated by JAMSTEC.
09/06/25
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PRESS RELEASE: The Ocean Census Embarks on First Deep-sea Expedition in Japan, Partnering with JAMSTEC
In June 2025, the JAMSTEC will collaborate with the Ocean Census, deploying the renowned submersible Shinkai 6500 on a 20-day scientific voyage into some of Japan’s most mysterious deep-sea ecosystems.
03/06/25
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PRESS RELEASE: New Coral Gardens and Hydrothermal Vents Found in the Icy Depths of the Remote South Sandwich Islands
An Ocean Census Flagship expedition and GoSouth team of scientists found suspected new species, discovered one of the island chain’s shallowest hydrothermal vents, and explored the deepest trench in the Southern Ocean.
29/05/25
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PRESS RELEASE: First Footage of Live Juvenile Colossal Squid – filmed on the Ocean Census expedition to the South Sandwich Islands
In an astounding moment for ocean science, a juvenile Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni—the elusive colossal squid—has been captured alive on camera for the first time in its natural habitat.
15/04/25
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PRESS RELEASE: The Ocean Census Discovers Over 800 New Marine Species
The largest global mission to discover ocean life reveals over 800 newly discovered marine species.
10/03/25
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Fire and Ice: Why Explore the Antarctic Waters Around the South Sandwich Islands?
In one of the most isolated regions on Earth, the Antarctic waters of the South Sandwich Islands’ are among the ecosystems that have been least studied globally.
25/02/25
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Women in Science Day 2025 – Meet the Incredible Women involved in the process of Species Discovery
From deep-sea expeditions to DNA sequencing and scientific publishing, women are at the forefront of uncovering the ocean’s hidden biodiversity.
10/02/25
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Unearthing Marine Worms | Updates from Dr. Laetitia Gunton at the International Workshop on Polychaetes
The workshop brought together taxonomic specialists from across the world to work on these rare samples, including specimens that may not have been investigated otherwise.
06/02/25
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Investigating Maldivian & Seychellois Samples at the Indian Ocean Species Discovery Workshop
The Indian Ocean Species Discovery Workshop (2025) unites global marine scientists to analyse sponges and octocorals from Nekton mission samples.
29/01/25
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PAPER PUBLISHED: Sanctuary for vulnerable Arctic species at the newly discovered Borealis Mud Volcano
One would think that a volcano was not the most hospitable place for living organisms. However, the Borealis Mud Volcano, at ~ 400 m water depth, acts as a sanctuary for a number of marine species.
28/01/25
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Amid a Sea of Stars, Our Blue Planet Shines the Brightest: Insights from the 17th Deep Sea Biology Symposium
There has never been a better, nor more important time to be a marine biologist.
23/01/25
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Spotlighting Dr Belén Arias
Highlighting the work of Dr Belén Arias, the Science Manager for Species Discovery & Sequencing at the Ocean Census
22/01/25
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“Why should we care about a ‘worm’?” | An Interview with Dr. Franziska Sophie Bergmeier, Solenogastres Expert
These small, “worm-like” creatures might not have the charismatic appeal of octopuses or dolphins, but they play a crucial role in ocean ecosystems and offer valuable insights into biodiversity and evolution.
16/01/25
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That’s a Wrap! A timeline of Achievements at the Ocean Census in 2024
In 2024, the Ocean Census achieved exciting milestones in advancing the understanding and discovery of marine biodiversity.
20/12/24
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Nominations are open for the WoRMS Top-Ten Marine Species of 2024
It’s time to shine a light on the top ten remarkable new marine species from 2024.
18/12/24
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