A Global Mission

The mission of the Ocean Census is to accelerate the discovery of ocean life to advance fundamental science, empower conservation, and fuel innovation for the future of our planet.

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Species ID

OC-SP-0000047

Specimen ID

6317LB

Type of Voucher Specimen

Primary Voucher

Type of Activity During Which Specimen Was Discovered

OC_Network

Taxonomist

Marvin Altamia

Collection Date

01/01/2020

Collection Locality

Alabama Undersea Forest

Minimum Depth In Metres

18

Maximum Depth In Metres

20

Water Body

Gulf of Mexico

Sampling Protocol

Hand

Preservation of the Main Section of the Sample

RNAlater

Genetic Subsample Collected

TRUE

Organism Remarks

In uninhabited burrows of wood-boring and wood-eating bivalves of the family Teredinidae. L: 10.2mm H: 3.08mm (L/H ratio: 3.32); 3 indvs

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The Ocean Census Alliance unites national and philanthropic marine institutes, museums, and universities, backed by governments, philanthropy, business and civil society partners.