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
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.
19/03/24Join the census
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