A Global Mission

The Ocean Census is a global mission to discover, document and share the diversity of life in our ocean — before it’s lost.

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Arctic deep-sea isopod with a segmented body, adapted to survive extreme cold and pressure.

9 Incredible Arctic Deep Sea Animals Found on the Ocean Census 2024 Expedition

The enigmatic depths of the Arctic deep sea, are a realm where extraordinary animals have evolved to survive one of the planet’s harshest environments.

30/08/24

Timeline of deep-sea exploration: A look back at advancements in technology

To mark the 100th anniversary of The International Hydrographic Review (IHR) in 2023, Ocean Census’ Science Director, Prof. Dr. Alex David Rogers, was invited to write a keynote article.

07/08/24

How Many Ocean Species Remain Undiscovered?

With less than 250,000 of the estimated 2 million marine species identified, explore why so many remain undiscovered in the ocean's depths.

06/08/24

A Q&A with Senior Content Producer, Paul Satchell

What's it like being the Senior Content Producer at Ocean Census? Paul explains his career journey leading him to marine content production.

29/07/24

Ocean Census Science Network Profile: Cristiana Castello-Branco, Expert Spongiologist

Learn more with Cristiana Castello-Branco, a postdoctoral researcher at the Museu Nacional (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro – Brazil) working on deep-sea sponges.

23/07/24

Getting to know Social Media Manager, Corinne Spiller

What's it like being the Social Media Manager at Ocean Census? Corinne explains just how important communications are in ocean protection.

28/05/24

Arctic Deep – Voyage Update #3

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

24/05/24

A Quick Interview with Communications Officer, Maya de Paz

Introducing our Communications Officer, Maya de Paz

22/05/24

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
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