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
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
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
Following the Nazca Ridge Expedition: The Chile Species Discovery Workshop
This species discovery workshop will allow us to uncover potential new species from the Nazca Ridge expedition.
05/12/24
5 Deep-Sea Habitats: Highlighting the Diversity of the Ocean
Explore deep-sea habitats in the Arctic, showcasing unique ecosystems, mid-ocean ridges, and hydrothermal vent biodiversity.
16/10/24
Meet the Ocean Census Arctic Taxonomic Workshop Participant Scientists
Deep-sea exploration and the discovery of new species, along with chemosynthetic ecosystems, represent an exciting frontier in marine biology.
03/10/24
The Ocean Census featured in the latest Deadly 60 episode with Steve Backshall
We’re thrilled to announce that the Ocean Census will be featured in the latest series of Deadly 60 with Steve Backshall.
25/09/24
PRESS RELEASE: 20 suspected new marine species arise from Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Nazca Ridge Expedition
During the Nazca Ridge expedition, scientists from the Ocean Census Science Network collaborated with the Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) team to identify 20 potentially new marine species.
28/08/24
Arctic Deep – Voyage Update #3
The last stops on our expedition are the deepest yet, as well as the most biologically complex.
24/05/24Join the census
The Ocean Census Alliance unites national and philanthropic marine institutes, museums, and universities, backed by governments, philanthropy, business and civil society partners.
