Civil Society Organisations
Advance Marine Research & Policy
Civil Society Organisations – including NGOs and conservation groups – play a vital role in ensuring that marine biodiversity research informs real-world action. By partnering with the Ocean Census, your organisation gains access to cutting-edge species data, collaborative research opportunities, and a global network of marine scientists.
Helping to strengthen conservation strategies, environmental policies, and sustainable development initiatives.
Why Partner
with Us
Use newly discovered species data, genetic sequencing, and habitat insights to support conservation strategies.
Integrate open-access biodiversity data into ecosystem monitoring, marine spatial planning, and impact assessments.
Work alongside scientists, institutions, and government agencies to ensure biodiversity science informs conservation action.
Access training, workshops, and outreach resources to help communicate marine biodiversity discoveries. Image credit: Leopoldo Moro-Servicio de Biodiversidad del Gobierno de Canarias, Jesús Ortea-Universidad de Oviedo
“We have a short window of opportunity, perhaps the next ten years, when the decisions we all make will likely affect the next thousand or even ten thousand years. Some people are saying ‘it’s time to go big or go home’. We’ve chosen to go big, and we hope the giant leaps in knowledge we can make with the discovery of ocean life can help put us on a better track towards a positive future for people and the planet.”
Oliver Steeds, Ocean Census Director
Using Ocean Census
Data
Use New Species Data to Strengthen Conservation Initiatives
Support marine spatial planning using the latest species distribution and biodiversity data. Enhance ecosystem health assessments with new insights into marine species and their habitats. Inform Marine Protected Area (MPA) design and expansion based on newly identified biodiversity hotspots.
01Apply the Ocean Census Research to Marine Policy & Advocacy
Collaborate on policy briefs, impact reports, and conservation strategies. Provide science-backed recommendations for national and global ocean governance frameworks. Use new species discoveries to highlight the need for stronger biodiversity protections.
02Develop Educational & Public Engagement Initiatives
Work with Ocean Census to develop outreach materials for schools, universities, and public audiences.Help communicate the importance of marine species discovery through media, storytelling, and citizen science programmes. Use the Ocean Census findings to strengthen public awareness campaigns on ocean health and sustainability.
03Join Research & Capacity-Building Initiatives
Participate in Ocean Census Discovery Workshops to help classify and document new species. Train and support early-career scientists and conservationists in marine biodiversity research. Host knowledge-sharing events to connect conservationists, scientists, and policymakers.
04Get In Touch
Join the census
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