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.

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

PRESS RELEASE: Ocean Census Officially Endorsed as UN Ocean Decade Programme

Recognition cements Ocean Census’ large-scale strategic science mission to transform our knowledge of life on earth.

08/04/24

WoRMS announces Top 10 Marine Species of 2023

Ten remarkable new marine species from 2023, as voted for by you.

19/03/24

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

Schmidt Ocean Institute contribute 100 new species to Ocean Census programme

Schmidt Ocean Institute have donated their discovery of more than 100 colourful new species, found off the coast of Chile, to the Ocean Census programme,

07/03/24

Expedition Departs to New Zealand’s Unexplored Bounty Trough

The latest Ocean Census research cruise has departed from Wellington, heading into one of the most remote areas on earth.

07/02/24
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.