Chordata Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Ocean Census

About
- Our Mission
  Our Mission
  Our mission is to accelerate the discovery of ocean life to advance fundamental science, empower conservation and fuel innovation for the future of our planet.
- How the Census Works
  How the Census Works
  The Census is jointly undertaken by the Ocean Census Alliance – uniting national and philanthropic marine institutes, museums and universities, backed by governments, philanthropy, business and civil society partners.
- The Alliance
  The Alliance
  The Ocean Census Alliance is a growing network of scientists, governments, marine institutes, museums, philanthropy, technology, media and civil society partners working together to accelerate species discovery.
- Team
  The Team
  The Ocean Census Secretariat coordinates Alliance activities, managing and funding core programmes including expeditions, the Science Network, Species Discovery Workshops and Awards and the Biodiversity Data Platform.
- FAQs
  FAQs
  This FAQ section answers common questions about the Ocean Census, our research, expeditions, and the impact of species discovery. If you don’t find what you're looking for, feel free to get in touch.
- Careers
  Careers
  Be part of the world’s largest effort to discover and document ocean life. At the Ocean Census, we bring together scientists, explorers, technologists, and communicators to accelerate species discovery and expand global biodiversity knowledge.
- Contact
  Contact
  For general inquiries, partnership opportunities, or media requests, contact us, and a member of our team will get back to you.
Join the Census
- Joining the Census
  Join the Census
  Join the Ocean Census and reimagine discovery - fast, open, collaborative, equitable and at scale.
- Scientists
  Scientists
  Uniting scientists from over 600+ marine institutes to power the Census and scale species discovery – through expeditions, Species Discovery Workshops and Awards and give voice to the Census.
- Research Institutes
  Research Institutes
  Enabling the Census to operate at scale – leading and participating in expeditions, workshops, unlocking legacy collections, data publishing, advancing related biodiversity research, and policy and public engagement.
- Government & Policy Makers
  Government & Policy Makers
  Drawing on Ocean Census species data to underpin national and international climate, biodiversity, and development strategies and commitments – whilst helping to scale the Census through directing national research institutes, resources and capacity to participate in and contribute to the global programme.
- Philanthropy & Funders
  Philanthropy & Funders
  Underpinning the Census, scaling species discovery in priority areas and advancing science, capacity development, policy implementation, innovation and ocean protection at national and global scales.
- Business & Enterprise
  Business & Enterprise
  From data to sequencing, from marine operations to imaging, from finance to media, businesses deploy their skills, resources and brand power – serving to speed up, scale up and increase the impact of our mission – to discover ocean life.
- NGOs & Civil Society
  NGOs & Civil Society
  Turning scientific discoveries from the Census into planetary action – and galvanise national and international programs to protect biodiversity, strengthen capacity and inspire public and policy engagement and action.
Science Network
- The Network
  Science Network
  The Ocean Census Science Network is a worldwide community of marine biologists, taxonomists, geneticists, ecologists, and conservationists working together to accelerate species discovery and expand our knowledge of ocean life.
- Join the Network
  Join the Network
  Gain access to expeditions, Discovery Workshops, research funding, training, and a global community of scientists working to uncover the ocean’s hidden biodiversity.
- Species Discovery Awards
  Species Discovery Awards
  Supporting exceptional taxonomists, biodiversity, and community scientists in marine species discovery. These awards focus on advancing research, particularly from legacy collections, to uncover new marine species from specimens stored in museums and research institutes.
- Workshops
  Workshops
  Uniting taxonomists, geneticists, marine biologists, and ecologists to identify, classify, and describe new marine species. Using high-resolution imaging, genetic barcoding, and sequencing, these workshops accelerate discovery while sharing knowledge and co-developing scalable techniques across the programme.
- Resources
  Resources
  The Ocean Census Resources Hub provides access to scientific publications, expedition reports, scientific data handling guidelines, and policy insights.
Expeditions
- About Expeditions
  Expeditions
  The Ocean Census Expeditions are unlocking the secrets of marine biodiversity, travelling to some of the most unexplored and biologically rich regions of the ocean.
- Expeditions Archive
  Expeditions Archive
  Our expeditions are made possible through global partnerships with scientists, research institutions, governments, and funders. Explore all expeditions as we work together to accelerate marine species discovery.
- Expedition Awards
  Expedition Awards
  The Ocean Census Expedition Awards provide support to taxonomists, biodiversity and community scientists who wish to take part in an existing expedition onboard a research vessel.
- Latest Expedition
Discoveries
News & Media
- Media Centre
  Media Centre
  Our hub for the latest discoveries, stories, and insights from the Ocean Census. Explore our latest news, in-depth features, videos, press releases, and exclusive media content showcasing our groundbreaking research and expeditions. Stay informed and inspired as we uncover the unknown depths of our ocean.
- News
  News
  Stay up to date with the newest discoveries, breakthroughs, and updates from the world’s largest mission to explore ocean life. Explore press releases, announcements, and key developments as we accelerate the discovery and documentation of marine species worldwide.
- Features
  Features
  Dive into our latest expedition updates and behind-the-scenes insights into how the Ocean Census is accelerating marine species discovery. Explore exclusive footage, expert interviews, and in-depth articles showcasing the technology, science, and people driving our mission.
- Videos
  Videos
  Join us beneath the surface through compelling videos that capture the heart of our mission. From expedition highlights to expert interviews, dive into the stories that power Ocean Census—where discovery meets innovation.
- Publications
  Publications
  Explore our latest scientific reports, research papers, and expert insights on marine species discovery. Dive into in-depth analyses, expedition findings, and groundbreaking studies that advance our understanding of ocean life.
- Press
  Press
  We invite journalists, filmmakers, and media professionals to cover our discoveries and collaborate on storytelling. Opportunities include exclusive interviews with scientists, joining an expedition, early access to discoveries, high-resolution media assets, and collaboration on science-focused projects.

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About
- Our Mission
  Our Mission
  Our mission is to accelerate the discovery of ocean life to advance fundamental science, empower conservation and fuel innovation for the future of our planet.
- How the Census Works
  How the Census Works
  The Census is jointly undertaken by the Ocean Census Alliance – uniting national and philanthropic marine institutes, museums and universities, backed by governments, philanthropy, business and civil society partners.
- The Alliance
  The Alliance
  The Ocean Census Alliance is a growing network of scientists, governments, marine institutes, museums, philanthropy, technology, media and civil society partners working together to accelerate species discovery.
- Team
  The Team
  The Ocean Census Secretariat coordinates Alliance activities, managing and funding core programmes including expeditions, the Science Network, Species Discovery Workshops and Awards and the Biodiversity Data Platform.
- FAQs
  FAQs
  This FAQ section answers common questions about the Ocean Census, our research, expeditions, and the impact of species discovery. If you don’t find what you're looking for, feel free to get in touch.
- Careers
  Careers
  Be part of the world’s largest effort to discover and document ocean life. At the Ocean Census, we bring together scientists, explorers, technologists, and communicators to accelerate species discovery and expand global biodiversity knowledge.
- Contact
  Contact
  For general inquiries, partnership opportunities, or media requests, contact us, and a member of our team will get back to you.
Join the Census
- Joining the Census
  Join the Census
  Join the Ocean Census and reimagine discovery - fast, open, collaborative, equitable and at scale.
- Scientists
  Scientists
  Uniting scientists from over 600+ marine institutes to power the Census and scale species discovery – through expeditions, Species Discovery Workshops and Awards and give voice to the Census.
- Research Institutes
  Research Institutes
  Enabling the Census to operate at scale – leading and participating in expeditions, workshops, unlocking legacy collections, data publishing, advancing related biodiversity research, and policy and public engagement.
- Government & Policy Makers
  Government & Policy Makers
  Drawing on Ocean Census species data to underpin national and international climate, biodiversity, and development strategies and commitments – whilst helping to scale the Census through directing national research institutes, resources and capacity to participate in and contribute to the global programme.
- Philanthropy & Funders
  Philanthropy & Funders
  Underpinning the Census, scaling species discovery in priority areas and advancing science, capacity development, policy implementation, innovation and ocean protection at national and global scales.
- Business & Enterprise
  Business & Enterprise
  From data to sequencing, from marine operations to imaging, from finance to media, businesses deploy their skills, resources and brand power – serving to speed up, scale up and increase the impact of our mission – to discover ocean life.
- NGOs & Civil Society
  NGOs & Civil Society
  Turning scientific discoveries from the Census into planetary action – and galvanise national and international programs to protect biodiversity, strengthen capacity and inspire public and policy engagement and action.
Science Network
- The Network
  Science Network
  The Ocean Census Science Network is a worldwide community of marine biologists, taxonomists, geneticists, ecologists, and conservationists working together to accelerate species discovery and expand our knowledge of ocean life.
- Join the Network
  Join the Network
  Gain access to expeditions, Discovery Workshops, research funding, training, and a global community of scientists working to uncover the ocean’s hidden biodiversity.
- Species Discovery Awards
  Species Discovery Awards
  Supporting exceptional taxonomists, biodiversity, and community scientists in marine species discovery. These awards focus on advancing research, particularly from legacy collections, to uncover new marine species from specimens stored in museums and research institutes.
- Workshops
  Workshops
  Uniting taxonomists, geneticists, marine biologists, and ecologists to identify, classify, and describe new marine species. Using high-resolution imaging, genetic barcoding, and sequencing, these workshops accelerate discovery while sharing knowledge and co-developing scalable techniques across the programme.
- Resources
  Resources
  The Ocean Census Resources Hub provides access to scientific publications, expedition reports, scientific data handling guidelines, and policy insights.
Expeditions
- About Expeditions
  Expeditions
  The Ocean Census Expeditions are unlocking the secrets of marine biodiversity, travelling to some of the most unexplored and biologically rich regions of the ocean.
- Expeditions Archive
  Expeditions Archive
  Our expeditions are made possible through global partnerships with scientists, research institutions, governments, and funders. Explore all expeditions as we work together to accelerate marine species discovery.
- Expedition Awards
  Expedition Awards
  The Ocean Census Expedition Awards provide support to taxonomists, biodiversity and community scientists who wish to take part in an existing expedition onboard a research vessel.
- Latest Expedition
Discoveries
News & Media
- Media Centre
  Media Centre
  Our hub for the latest discoveries, stories, and insights from the Ocean Census. Explore our latest news, in-depth features, videos, press releases, and exclusive media content showcasing our groundbreaking research and expeditions. Stay informed and inspired as we uncover the unknown depths of our ocean.
- News
  News
  Stay up to date with the newest discoveries, breakthroughs, and updates from the world’s largest mission to explore ocean life. Explore press releases, announcements, and key developments as we accelerate the discovery and documentation of marine species worldwide.
- Features
  Features
  Dive into our latest expedition updates and behind-the-scenes insights into how the Ocean Census is accelerating marine species discovery. Explore exclusive footage, expert interviews, and in-depth articles showcasing the technology, science, and people driving our mission.
- Videos
  Videos
  Join us beneath the surface through compelling videos that capture the heart of our mission. From expedition highlights to expert interviews, dive into the stories that power Ocean Census—where discovery meets innovation.
- Publications
  Publications
  Explore our latest scientific reports, research papers, and expert insights on marine species discovery. Dive into in-depth analyses, expedition findings, and groundbreaking studies that advance our understanding of ocean life.
- Press
  Press
  We invite journalists, filmmakers, and media professionals to cover our discoveries and collaborate on storytelling. Opportunities include exclusive interviews with scientists, joining an expedition, early access to discoveries, high-resolution media assets, and collaboration on science-focused projects.

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.

Join the Network Explore Species Join the Alliance

PRESS RELEASE: Japan’s Deep Ocean Reveals Dozens of New Species from Landmark 2025 Nippon Foundation–Nekton Ocean Census – JAMSTEC Expedition

10th March 2026 | maya

Biodiversity Data Platform

Image

Species ID

Phylum

Family

Accepted Binomially

Status

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002335

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Nettastomatidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002335

Chordata

Nettastomatidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002337

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Synodontidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002337

Chordata

Synodontidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002338

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Synodontidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002338

Chordata

Synodontidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002339

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Synodontidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002339

Chordata

Synodontidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002340

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Chlorophthalmidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002340

Chordata

Chlorophthalmidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002342

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Chlorophthalmidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002342

Chordata

Chlorophthalmidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002343

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Chlorophthalmidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002343

Chordata

Chlorophthalmidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002344

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Paralepididae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002344

Chordata

Paralepididae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002345

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Neoscopelidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002345

Chordata

Neoscopelidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002351

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Bregmacerotidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002351

Chordata

Bregmacerotidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002352

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Bythitidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002352

Chordata

Bythitidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002353

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Bythitidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002353

Chordata

Bythitidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002320

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Callionymidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002320

Chordata

Callionymidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002334

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Congridae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002334

Chordata

Congridae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002308

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002308

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002309

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002309

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002310

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002310

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002311

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002311

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002312

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002312

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002313

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002313

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002314

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002314

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002315

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002315

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002316

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002316

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002317

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Ogcocephalidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002317

Chordata

Ogcocephalidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002318

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Ogcocephalidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002318

Chordata

Ogcocephalidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002319

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Chaunacidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002319

Chordata

Chaunacidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002275

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Chaetodontidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002275

Chordata

Chaetodontidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002269

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002269

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002236

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002236

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002237

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002237

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002263

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Anthiadidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002263

Chordata

Anthiadidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002264

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Anthiadidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002264

Chordata

Anthiadidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002225

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002225

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002226

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002226

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002227

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002227

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002228

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002228

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002229

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002229

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002230

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002230

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002231

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002231

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002232

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002232

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002233

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002233

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002218

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002218

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002235

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Gobiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002235

Chordata

Gobiidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002219

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002219

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002220

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002220

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002221

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002221

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002222

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002222

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002224

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Syngnathidae

Accepted Binomially

Doryrhamphus abbreviatus

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002224

Chordata

Syngnathidae

Doryrhamphus abbreviatus

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002055

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Squalidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002055

Chordata

Squalidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0000502

Phylum

Chordata

Family

Narkidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0000502

Chordata

Narkidae

Discovered

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