Publications
New light in the North Pacific: Two new species of Typhlotanaidae (Crustacea: Tanaidacea) from the Aleutian region
An integrative study of Typhlamia from the Aleutian region reveals distinct lineages and suggests the genus may be polyphyletic. Findings highlight the Aleutian Trench as both a potential biogeographic barrier and an important hotspot for previously undocumented deep-sea diversity.
10/10/25
Polynoidae (Annelida) from bathyal and abyssal depths in southern and eastern Australia
A comprehensive review of deep-water polynoid worms around Australia identifies 21 species across 12 genera, including nine new species. Morphological and molecular analyses clarify their taxonomy and evolutionary relationships, providing the first extensive account of Australia’s deep-water Polynoidae.
01/10/25
Revealing new taxa and biogeographic patterns in shallow and deep-sea Marginellidae gastropods of the Southwestern Atlantic
A comprehensive study of Southwestern Atlantic Marginellidae identifies nine living species, including six new species and a new genus, Pustinella. Combining morphology and geometric morphometrics, it reveals distinct shelf and deep-sea communities extending to 2,457 m depth.
18/09/25
A new species of Tmethypocoelis Koelbel, 1897 (Crustacea: Decapoda:Brachyura: Dotillidae) from Ambon Island, Indonesia
A new intertidal crab, Tmethypocoelis malukensis, is described from Ambon Island, Indonesia. It represents the fourth species of the genus recorded from Indonesian waters and can be distinguished from its congeners by distinctive male chela, pleon and G1 characteristics.
05/09/25
Ocean Census Year 2 Impact Report
The Ocean Census accelerated discovery in 2025 through global expeditions, empowering scientists, funding taxonomy, whilst engaging thousands worldwide.
03/09/25
A new species of Galathea (Decapoda, Galatheidae) from the seamounts of the Easter Island area (Southeast Pacific Ocean Ridge) associated with a sea urchin
A new squat lobster, Galathea tukitukimea, is described from seamounts near Rapa Nui, representing the first record of the genus in this region and Chilean territory. The species consistently associates with a sea urchin, suggesting rare mimicry-based behaviour.
04/08/25
Integrative taxonomy reveals a new species of the soapfish genus Rypticus (Teleostei: Grammistidae) from the eastern Atlantic Ocean
A new species of soapfish, Rypticus, is described from 14 specimens in the eastern Atlantic. Previously misidentified as R. saponaceus, it differs morphologically and is strongly supported as a distinct species by mitochondrial DNA analysis.
21/07/25
Two new species of Mayerella (Amphipoda: Caprellidae) from Northwestern Mexico, with a key to the species of the genus
Two new amphipod species, Mayerella gabinorodriguezi and M. candelariae, are described from shallow coastal sediments in Sinaloa, Mexico. Their discovery represents the first records of Mayerella from Mexico’s Pacific coast, highlighting overlooked biodiversity in highly anthropised ecosystems.
11/05/25
PAPER RELEASED: Cyber-Taxonomy Set to Transform our Knowledge of Life on Earth
New approach revealed in Frontiers of Marine Science provides the revolutionary potential that underpins Ocean Census.
27/09/23 New approach revealed in Frontiers of Marine Science provides the revolutionary potential that underpins Ocean Census.
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