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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We are an Alliance of scientists, governments, marine research institutes, museums, philanthropy, technology, media and civil society partners.

News

How Many Ocean Species Remain Undiscovered?

With less than 250,000 of the estimated 2 million marine species identified, explore why so many remain undiscovered in the ocean's depths.

06/08/24

A Q&A with Senior Content Producer, Paul Satchell

What's it like being the Senior Content Producer at Ocean Census? Paul explains his career journey leading him to marine content production.

29/07/24

Ocean Census Science Network Profile: Cristiana Castello-Branco, Expert Spongiologist

Learn more with Cristiana Castello-Branco, a postdoctoral researcher at the Museu Nacional (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro – Brazil) working on deep-sea sponges.

23/07/24

Profile: Cristiana Castello-Branco

Learn more with Cristiana Castello-Branco, a postdoctoral researcher at the Museu Nacional (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro – Brazil) working on deep-sea sponges.

23/07/24

The Ocean Census and Senckenberg Collaborate

Ocean Census is proud to announce its partnership with the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research.

17/07/24

Getting to know Social Media Manager, Corinne Spiller

What's it like being the Social Media Manager at Ocean Census? Corinne explains just how important communications are in ocean protection.

28/05/24

Arctic Deep – Voyage Update #3

The last stops on our expedition are the deepest yet, as well as the most biologically complex.

24/05/24

A Quick Interview with Communications Officer, Maya de Paz

Introducing our Communications Officer, Maya de Paz

22/05/24

Arctic Deep – Dive Site: The Svyatogor Ridge

Understanding the biological and geochemical dynamics at the Svyatogor Ridge: Insights into the complex and fragile world of 'cold seeps'.

21/05/24

Expedition
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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An Alliance of scientists, governments, marine research institutes, museums, philanthropy, technology, media and civil society partners.