A Global Mission

The Ocean Census is a global mission to discover, document and share the diversity of life in our ocean — before it’s lost.

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Partner

These are independent expeditions recognised and supported by the Ocean Census for their alignment with its goals.

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Comoros, Indian Ocean

The Ocean Census joins forces with its foundational partner, Nekton, on a 31-day expedition conducting rapid surface-to-depth biodiversity assessments to support marine spatial management. Other expedition partners include Kensington, the Government of Comoros, and R-POC partners (including WildTrust), alongside SAIAB.

15/10/25

Coral Sea, Australia

The Ocean Census joined forces with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) for a 35-day expedition, on CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator, to investigate benthic marine life in the southern and eastern Coral Sea Marine Park

07/10/25

Johnston Atoll, Pacific

Ocean Census joined forces with the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) for a 27-day expedition to survey deep-sea biodiversity on the ancient seamounts surrounding Johnston Atoll.

02/08/23

Barents Sea, Arctic

The Barents Sea expedition took place in and around the deep and cold waters of the Arctic and was led by The Arctic University of Norway.

29/04/23
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