News
PRESS RELEASE: Macaronesia Ocean Census Lanza una Expedición Insignia para Descubrir la Biodiversidad Marina Oculta de Tenerife
Expedition brings together world-class expertise to urgently catalogue new marine species at risk of extinction.
20/11/23
Share Your 2023 Stories of Discovery
From surprising underwater encounters, to individuals and teams working hard behind the scenes, share your favourite moments from the past year.
17/11/23
Biodiversity and Beauty at Johnston Atoll
A look back at the OET expedition to the Central Pacific with our onboard scientist Raissa Hogan.
11/10/23
Ocean Census and WoRMS Announce Partnership to Enhance Rapid Discovery and Identification of Marine Life
Collaboration with network of volunteer taxonomic specialists key to mission to accelerate the discovery of ocean life.
09/10/23
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
Ocean Census Engages UNEP-WCMC Data Expertise in Groundbreaking Ocean Discovery Initiative
Strategic alliance will blend unparalleled data expertise with ambitious scientific, exploration and conservation goals.
22/09/23
Ocean Exploration Trust Partners with Ocean Census
Ocean Census and Ocean Exploration Trust are combining efforts to accelerate ocean exploration and new species discovery.
17/08/23
Diving Deep with Marine Ecologist Verity Nye
A catch up with Verity Nye, the marine ecologist who has begun her journey with Ocean Census as Science Coordinator.
11/08/23
Ocean Census joins Johnston Atoll (Pacific) Expedition
27-day expedition led by Ocean Exploration Trust onboard E/V Nautilus will survey deep-sea biodiversity and ancient seamounts.
02/08/23Expedition
Spotlight
JAMSTEC Shinkai
4 June – 23 June 2025
The JAMSTEC Shinkai Expedition is a 20-day research mission that brings together Japanese Agency of Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) and The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census.
The Ocean Census is a global effort with a bold vision. Together with our partners, we are accelerating the discovery of marine species, building a comprehensive genetic library of ocean life, and influencing ocean policies worldwide.
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