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.

A Q&A with Senior Content Producer, Paul Satchell

What's it like being the Senior Content Producer at Ocean Census? Paul explains his career journey leading him to marine content production.

29/07/24

Ocean Census Science Network Profile: Cristiana Castello-Branco, Expert Spongiologist

Learn more with Cristiana Castello-Branco, a postdoctoral researcher at the Museu Nacional (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro – Brazil) working on deep-sea sponges.

23/07/24

Profile: Cristiana Castello-Branco

Learn more with Cristiana Castello-Branco, a postdoctoral researcher at the Museu Nacional (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro – Brazil) working on deep-sea sponges.

23/07/24

Getting to know Social Media Manager, Corinne Spiller

What's it like being the Social Media Manager at Ocean Census? Corinne explains just how important communications are in ocean protection.

28/05/24

A Quick Interview with Communications Officer, Maya de Paz

Introducing our Communications Officer, Maya de Paz

22/05/24

Read the Q&A with Expeditions Project Manager, Caroline Park

Learn about the experiences of our Expedition Project Manager, Caroline Park, and what she hopes to achieve in the role.

14/05/24

Scientist Profile: Kurt Bacharo

A quick discussion with Kurt Bacharo, a black coral specialist embarking on the Ocean Census-JAMSTEC expedition to the Philippine Sea.

02/05/24

Scientist Profile: Jann Vendetti

Learn more with Jann Vendetti, Associate Curator of Malacology (Mollusks) at The Natural History Museum (Los Angeles) and Associate Director of the Museum's Urban Nature Research Center, ahead of the Ocean Census Philippine Sea expedition in partnership with JAMSTEC.

02/05/24

Life onboard with NIWA Technician Caroline Chin

Learn more with Caroline Chin, a Marine Biology Technician at New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and part of the Ocean Census-Bounty Trough expedition team.

05/03/24
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.