Porifera Archives - Page 3 of 5 - 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

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003251

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Euplectellidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003251

Porifera

Euplectellidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003267

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Plakinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003267

Porifera

Plakinidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003252

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Dictyodendrillidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003252

Porifera

Dictyodendrillidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003268

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Plakinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003268

Porifera

Plakinidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003253

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Irciniidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003253

Porifera

Irciniidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003269

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Plakinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003269

Porifera

Plakinidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003254

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Coelosphaeridae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003254

Porifera

Coelosphaeridae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003270

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Plakinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003270

Porifera

Plakinidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003255

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Thorectidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003255

Porifera

Thorectidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003256

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Metschnikowiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003256

Porifera

Metschnikowiidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003257

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Crambeidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003257

Porifera

Crambeidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003258

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Heteroxyidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003258

Porifera

Heteroxyidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003259

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Myxillidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003259

Porifera

Myxillidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003260

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Podospongiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003260

Porifera

Podospongiidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003245

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Chalinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003245

Porifera

Chalinidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003246

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Chalinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003246

Porifera

Chalinidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003231

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Niphatidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003231

Porifera

Niphatidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003247

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Chalinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003247

Porifera

Chalinidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003232

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Desmacellidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003232

Porifera

Desmacellidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003248

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Halisarcidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003248

Porifera

Halisarcidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003233

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Dictyonellidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003233

Porifera

Dictyonellidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003249

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Hamacanthidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003249

Porifera

Hamacanthidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003234

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Dictyonellidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003234

Porifera

Dictyonellidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003250

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Hemiasterellidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003250

Porifera

Hemiasterellidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003235

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Dysideidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003235

Porifera

Dysideidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003236

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Phellodermidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003236

Porifera

Phellodermidae

Discovered

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003237

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Coelosphaeridae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003237

Porifera

Coelosphaeridae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003238

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Niphatidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003238

Porifera

Niphatidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003239

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Niphatidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003239

Porifera

Niphatidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003240

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Geodiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003240

Porifera

Geodiidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003241

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Geodiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003241

Porifera

Geodiidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003242

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Chalinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003242

Porifera

Chalinidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003243

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Chalinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003243

Porifera

Chalinidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003244

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Chalinidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003244

Porifera

Chalinidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003213

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Scleritodermidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003213

Porifera

Scleritodermidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003229

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Coelosphaeridae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003229

Porifera

Coelosphaeridae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003214

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Halichondriidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003214

Porifera

Halichondriidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003230

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Acarnidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003230

Porifera

Acarnidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003215

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Niphatidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003215

Porifera

Niphatidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003216

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Callyspongiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003216

Porifera

Callyspongiidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003217

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Halichondriidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003217

Porifera

Halichondriidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003218

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Halichondriidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003218

Porifera

Halichondriidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003219

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Cladorhizidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003219

Porifera

Cladorhizidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003220

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Callyspongiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003220

Porifera

Callyspongiidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003221

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Callyspongiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003221

Porifera

Callyspongiidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003222

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Callyspongiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003222

Porifera

Callyspongiidae

Pathway

Discovered

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003223

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Callyspongiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003223

Porifera

Callyspongiidae

Discovered

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003224

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Callyspongiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003224

Porifera

Callyspongiidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003225

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Callyspongiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003225

Porifera

Callyspongiidae

Pathway

Pathway

Embargoed

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003226

Phylum

Porifera

Family

Callyspongiidae

Embargoed

OC-SP-0003226

Porifera

Callyspongiidae

Pathway

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