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.

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

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

Read the Q&A with Expeditions Project Manager, Caroline Park

Learn about the experiences of our Expedition Project Manager, Caroline Park, and what she hopes to achieve in the role.

14/05/24

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
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.