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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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News

Arctic Deep – Voyage Update #2

As we journey north along the Knipovich Ridge, we reach the Jøtul Vent Field, a pivotal location in the Arctic Deep expedition.

19/05/24

Philippine Sea – Voyage Update #4

With a few days left of the expedition, Jann Vendetti fills us in on the marine wonders of the Philippine Sea.

16/05/24

Read the Q&A with Expeditions Project Manager, Caroline Park

Learn about the experiences of our Expedition Project Manager, Caroline Park, and what she hopes to achieve in the role.

14/05/24

Philippine Sea – Voyage Update #3

The expedition brings good news from the Kyushu-Palau Ridge exploration, with promising sights of Black Coral.

13/05/24

Arctic Deep – Voyage Update #1

The Arctic depths slowly shares its secrets as the expedition strives further north.

13/05/24

Arctic Deep – Dive Site: The Jøtul Field

In the remote stretches of the Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge system, lies the newly discovered Jøtul Hydrothermal Field.

13/05/24

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

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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.