News
PRESS RELEASE: 20 suspected new marine species arise from Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Nazca Ridge Expedition
During the Nazca Ridge expedition, scientists from the Ocean Census Science Network collaborated with the Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) team to identify 20 potentially new marine species.
28/08/24
Timeline of deep-sea exploration: A look back at advancements in technology
To mark the 100th anniversary of The International Hydrographic Review (IHR) in 2023, Ocean Census’ Science Director, Prof. Dr. Alex David Rogers, was invited to write a keynote article.
07/08/24
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.
24/05/24Expedition
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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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