Echinodermata Archives - Page 3 of 4 - 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

OC-SP-0000095

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Ophionereididae

Accepted Binomially

Ophioplax sp.

Lowest Valid Taxon Name in WoRMS

Ophioplax

Lowest Known Rank

genus

OC-SP-0000095

Echinodermata

Ophionereididae

Discovered

Discovered

OC-SP-0000048

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Deimatidae

Accepted Binomially

Deima oloughlini

Lowest Valid Taxon Name in WoRMS

Deima oloughlini

Lowest Known Rank

species

OC-SP-0000048

Echinodermata

Deimatidae

Deima oloughlini

Discovered

Discovered

OC-SP-0000029

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Benthopectinidae

Accepted Binomially

Pontaster sp.

Lowest Valid Taxon Name in WoRMS

Pontaster

Lowest Known Rank

genus

OC-SP-0000029

Echinodermata

Benthopectinidae

Discovered

Discovered

OC-SP-0000001

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Poraniidae

Accepted Binomially

Tylaster sp.

Lowest Valid Taxon Name in WoRMS

Tylaster

Lowest Known Rank

genus

OC-SP-0000001

Echinodermata

Poraniidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002808

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Brisingidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002808

Echinodermata

Brisingidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002728

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Ophiopyrgidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002728

Echinodermata

Ophiopyrgidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002729

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Ophiopyrgidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002729

Echinodermata

Ophiopyrgidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002730

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Ophiomusaidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002730

Echinodermata

Ophiomusaidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002731

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Ophiomusaidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002731

Echinodermata

Ophiomusaidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002732

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Ophiopyrgidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002732

Echinodermata

Ophiopyrgidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002733

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Ophiopyrgidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002733

Echinodermata

Ophiopyrgidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002734

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Ophiosphalmidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002734

Echinodermata

Ophiosphalmidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002735

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Ophiotomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002735

Echinodermata

Ophiotomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002736

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Ophiotomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002736

Echinodermata

Ophiotomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002737

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Gorgonocephalidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002737

Echinodermata

Gorgonocephalidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002738

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Ophiopyrgidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002738

Echinodermata

Ophiopyrgidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002720

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Aspidodiadematidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002720

Echinodermata

Aspidodiadematidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002721

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Cidaridae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002721

Echinodermata

Cidaridae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002722

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Echinothuriidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002722

Echinodermata

Echinothuriidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002707

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Laetmogonidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002707

Echinodermata

Laetmogonidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002708

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Mesothuriidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002708

Echinodermata

Mesothuriidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002709

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Deimatidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002709

Echinodermata

Deimatidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002710

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Deimatidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002710

Echinodermata

Deimatidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002711

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Deimatidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002711

Echinodermata

Deimatidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002712

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Synallactidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002712

Echinodermata

Synallactidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002713

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Synallactidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002713

Echinodermata

Synallactidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002714

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Synallactidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002714

Echinodermata

Synallactidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002715

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Synallactidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002715

Echinodermata

Synallactidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002700

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Atelecrinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002700

Echinodermata

Atelecrinidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002716

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Gephyrothuriidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002716

Echinodermata

Gephyrothuriidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002701

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Thalassometridae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002701

Echinodermata

Thalassometridae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002717

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Pelagothuriidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002717

Echinodermata

Pelagothuriidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002702

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Synallactidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002702

Echinodermata

Synallactidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002718

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Mesothuriidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002718

Echinodermata

Mesothuriidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002703

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Cucumariidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002703

Echinodermata

Cucumariidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002719

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Echinothuriidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002719

Echinodermata

Echinothuriidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002704

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Deimatidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002704

Echinodermata

Deimatidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002705

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Holothuriidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002705

Echinodermata

Holothuriidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002706

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Laetmogonidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002706

Echinodermata

Laetmogonidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002683

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Asterinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002683

Echinodermata

Asterinidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002684

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Pterasteridae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002684

Echinodermata

Pterasteridae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002693

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Comatulidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002693

Echinodermata

Comatulidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002694

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Comatulidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002694

Echinodermata

Comatulidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002695

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Thalassometridae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002695

Echinodermata

Thalassometridae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002696

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Thalassometridae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002696

Echinodermata

Thalassometridae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002697

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Antedonidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002697

Echinodermata

Antedonidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002698

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Antedonidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002698

Echinodermata

Antedonidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002699

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Thalassometridae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002699

Echinodermata

Thalassometridae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002680

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Astropectinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002680

Echinodermata

Astropectinidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002681

Phylum

Echinodermata

Family

Astropectinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0002681

Echinodermata

Astropectinidae

Discovered

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