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.

WoRMS announces Top 10 Marine Species of 2025

As for previous years, the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) has again released its annual list of the top-ten marine species described by researchers during the past year to coincide with World Taxonomist Appreciation Day on March 19th.

19/03/26

Nominations are open for the WoRMS Top Ten Marine Species of 2025

WoRMS Top Ten Marine Species of 2025 is now open for nominations - it's time to submit your species.

11/12/25

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 and Senckenberg Collaborate

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

17/07/24

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

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

Ocean Census and Ocean Genome Legacy

Partnership aims to catalyse understanding of marine biodiversity.

05/02/24
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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.