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.

Arctic Deep – Voyage Update #3

The last stops on our expedition are the deepest yet, as well as the most biologically complex.

24/05/24

Arctic Deep – Dive Site: The Svyatogor Ridge

Understanding the biological and geochemical dynamics at the Svyatogor Ridge: Insights into the complex and fragile world of 'cold seeps'.

21/05/24

Arctic Deep – Voyage Update #2

As we journey north along the Knipovich Ridge, we reach the Jøtul Vent Field, a pivotal location in the Arctic Deep expedition.

19/05/24

Philippine Sea – Voyage Update #4

With a few days left of the expedition, Jann Vendetti fills us in on the marine wonders of the Philippine Sea.

16/05/24

Philippine Sea – Voyage Update #3

The expedition brings good news from the Kyushu-Palau Ridge exploration, with promising sights of Black Coral.

13/05/24

Arctic Deep – Voyage Update #1

The Arctic depths slowly shares its secrets as the expedition strives further north.

13/05/24

Arctic Deep – Dive Site: The Jøtul Field

In the remote stretches of the Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge system, lies the newly discovered Jøtul Hydrothermal Field.

13/05/24

Arctic Deep – Dive Site: The Knipovich Ridge

Kilometres beneath the Arctic Ocean west of Svalbard, a fascinating geological region is slowly sharing its secrets.

08/05/24

Philippine Sea – Voyage Update #2

Philippine Sea Expedition Participant Scientists, Jann Vendetti, shares a tour of Molluscs on the first few days of the JAMSTEC Voyage.

08/05/24
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.