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

Arctic Deep – Dive Site: The Knipovich Ridge

Kilometres beneath the Arctic Ocean west of Svalbard, a fascinating geological region is slowly sharing its secrets.

08/05/24

Philippine Sea – Voyage Update #2

Philippine Sea Expedition Participant Scientists, Jann Vendetti, shares a tour of Molluscs on the first few days of the JAMSTEC Voyage.

08/05/24

PRESS RELEASE: Arctic Deep Expedition Launched

The Ocean Census Arctic Deep Expedition is poised to redefine our understanding of species diversity in this region.

03/05/24

Philippine Sea – Voyage Update #1

Philippine Sea Expedition Participant Scientists, Jann & Kurt, share their updates on the first few days of the JAMSTEC Voyage.

03/05/24

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

Ocean Census and IFREMER Unite

Ocean Census is proud to announce its partnership with French marine research institute IFREMER.

29/04/24

PRESS RELEASE: Ocean Census Officially Endorsed as UN Ocean Decade Programme

Recognition cements Ocean Census’ large-scale strategic science mission to transform our knowledge of life on earth.

08/04/24

Join us at Ocean Decade 2024

Don't miss our on-site Satellite Event at the Ocean Decade Conference 2024 taking place at 08:30 on Friday 12 April in Room 111-112.

26/03/24

Expedition
Spotlight

Mar Del Plata Canyon

23 July – 12 August 2025

2025 Ocean Census Expedition Awardee, Dr. Daniel Lauretta of Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia, joined the Schmidt Ocean Institute as Chief Scientist on it’s Underwater Oases of the Mar Del Plata Canyon expedition.  

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.