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.

Nominations are open for the WoRMS Top-Ten Marine Species of 2024

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

18/12/24

The Ocean Census Awards 2024 funds more taxonomists to accelerate vital species discovery

These awards reflect our commitment to empowering taxonomists who are dedicated to identifying and classifying life in our oceans.

20/11/24

The Ocean Census featured in the latest Deadly 60 episode with Steve Backshall

We’re thrilled to announce that the Ocean Census will be featured in the latest series of Deadly 60 with Steve Backshall.

25/09/24

The Ocean Census Awards Recipients 2024

The Ocean Census Taxonomy and Event Awards 2024 recognize and support outstanding researchers who are advancing marine taxonomy and accelerating the discovery of new species.

19/09/24

PRESS RELEASE: The Ocean Census 2024 Taxonomy and Event Award Recipients Announced

The Ocean Census, the world’s largest initiative to accelerate ocean species discovery, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Taxonomy and Event Awards.

19/09/24

PRESS RELEASE: 20 suspected new marine species arise from Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Nazca Ridge Expedition

During the Nazca Ridge expedition, scientists from the Ocean Census Science Network collaborated with the Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) team to identify 20 potentially new marine species.

28/08/24

The Ocean Census and Senckenberg Collaborate

Ocean Census is proud to announce its partnership with the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research.

17/07/24

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

Ocean Census and IFREMER Unite

Ocean Census is proud to announce its partnership with French marine research institute IFREMER.

29/04/24
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.