Mollusca Archives - Page 6 of 11 - 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

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Species ID

Phylum

Family

Accepted Binomially

Status

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003361

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003361

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003362

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003362

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003363

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003363

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003364

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003364

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003365

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003365

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003350

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003350

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003351

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003351

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003352

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003352

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003337

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003337

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003353

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003353

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003338

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003338

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003354

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003354

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003339

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003339

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003355

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003355

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003340

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003340

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003356

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003356

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003341

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003341

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003342

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003342

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003343

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003343

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003344

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003344

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003345

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003345

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003346

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003346

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003347

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003347

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003348

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003348

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003349

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003349

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003317

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003317

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003334

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003334

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003318

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003318

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003335

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003335

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003319

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003319

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003336

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003336

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003320

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003320

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003321

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003321

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003322

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003322

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003324

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003324

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003325

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003325

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003326

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003326

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003327

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003327

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003328

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003328

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003329

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003329

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003330

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003330

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003331

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003331

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003332

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003332

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003316

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003316

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003333

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Pseudomelatomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003333

Mollusca

Pseudomelatomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003301

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003301

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003302

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003302

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003303

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003303

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003304

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003304

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003305

Phylum

Mollusca

Family

Raphitomidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003305

Mollusca

Raphitomidae

Discovered

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