In June 2025, the JAMSTEC will collaborate with the Ocean Census, deploying the renowned submersible Shinkai 6500 on a 20-day scientific voyage into some of Japan’s most mysterious deep-sea ecosystems.

An Ocean Census Flagship expedition and GoSouth team of scientists found suspected new species, discovered one of the island chain’s shallowest hydrothermal vents, and explored the deepest trench in the Southern Ocean.

In an astounding moment for ocean science, a juvenile Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni—the elusive colossal squid—has been captured alive on camera for the first time in its natural habitat.

The largest global mission to discover ocean life reveals over 800 newly discovered marine species.

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.

From deep-sea expeditions to DNA sequencing and scientific publishing, women are at the forefront of uncovering the ocean's hidden biodiversity.

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.

It's time to shine a light on the top ten remarkable new marine species from 2024.

Whether it’s learning to balance accuracy with relatability, harnessing the power of storytelling, or turning the abstract into action, CommOcean offered an ocean of insight for communicators.