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.

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.

PRESS RELEASE: Arctic Deep Expedition Launched

The Ocean Census Arctic Deep Expedition is poised to redefine our understanding of species diversity in this region.

03/05/24

Philippine Sea – Voyage Update #1

Philippine Sea Expedition Participant Scientists, Jann & Kurt, share their updates on the first few days of the JAMSTEC Voyage.

03/05/24

Scientist Profile: Kurt Bacharo

A quick discussion with Kurt Bacharo, a black coral specialist embarking on the Ocean Census-JAMSTEC expedition to the Philippine Sea.

02/05/24

Scientist Profile: Jann Vendetti

Learn more with Jann Vendetti, Associate Curator of Malacology (Mollusks) at The Natural History Museum (Los Angeles) and Associate Director of the Museum's Urban Nature Research Center, ahead of the Ocean Census Philippine Sea expedition in partnership with JAMSTEC.

02/05/24

PRESS RELEASE: 100 new ocean species discovered in New Zealand

Team of scientists make new discoveries on Ocean Census-Bounty Trough expedition from as deep as 4,800 metres.

10/03/24

Life onboard with NIWA Technician Caroline Chin

Learn more with Caroline Chin, a Marine Biology Technician at New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and part of the Ocean Census-Bounty Trough expedition team.

05/03/24

BOUNTY TROUGH – VOYAGE UPDATE #3

Read the final update from Voyage Co-Lead, Sadie Mills on the 21-day Ocean Census – Bounty Trough research cruise.

05/03/24

BOUNTY TROUGH – VOYAGE UPDATE #2

NIWA Voyage Co-Lead, Sadie Mills, shares an update on the Ocean Census-Bounty Trough research cruise.

20/02/24

An Interview with Sadie Mills

Learn more with Sadie Mills, Collection Manager at New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and Co-Lead on the Bounty Trough Expedition.

15/02/24
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.