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.

News

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

BOUNTY TROUGH – VOYAGE UPDATE #3

Read the final update from Voyage Co-Lead, Sadie Mills on the 21-day Ocean Census – Bounty Trough research cruise.

05/03/24

BOUNTY TROUGH – VOYAGE UPDATE #2

NIWA Voyage Co-Lead, Sadie Mills, shares an update on the Ocean Census-Bounty Trough research cruise.

20/02/24

An Interview with Sadie Mills

Learn more with Sadie Mills, Collection Manager at New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and Co-Lead on the Bounty Trough Expedition.

15/02/24

Bounty Trough – Voyage Update #1

NIWA Voyage Co-Lead, Sadie Mills, shares an update on the first three days of the Ocean Census-Bounty Trough research cruise.

13/02/24

Expedition Departs to New Zealand’s Unexplored Bounty Trough

The latest Ocean Census research cruise has departed from Wellington, heading into one of the most remote areas on earth.

07/02/24

Ocean Census and Ocean Genome Legacy

Partnership aims to catalyse understanding of marine biodiversity.

05/02/24

PRESS RELEASE: First New Species Dedicated to Ocean Census Mission

Ocean Genome Legacy Center has contributed a new genus and species of bathymodiolin mussel discovered in Alabama Undersea Forest.

01/02/24

Read the Q&A with our Head of Expeditions, Joe Sharman

Five minutes with Joe Sharman, the marine acoustics specialist who has begun his journey with Ocean Census as Expedition Manager.

30/01/24

Expedition
Spotlight

Marshall Islands

27 July – 17 August 2025

The Ocean Census is joining the Ocean Exploration Trust on it’s Marshall Islands Expedition to explore biodiverse deep-sea habitats.

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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.