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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Phylum

OC-SP-0000053

Species ID

OC-SP-0000053

Discovered

Phylum

Cnidaria

Species ID

OC-SP-0000053

Accepted Binomial Name

Relicta pax

Lowest Valid Taxon Name in WoRMS

Relicta pax

Lowest Known Rank

species

Status

Discovered

Lowest Known Rank

species

Embargo

FALSE

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Cnidaria

Class

Octocorallia

Genus

Relicta

Date Identified

2024-07-01

Received All Minimal Data for Discovery

2025-01-01

Scientific Name Authorship

Ocaña & Correa, 2024

Associated References

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382428642_One_ancient_endemic_species_and_five_new_exotic_cryptospecies_of_Carijoidae_family_Anthozoa_Octocorallia_from_Canary_Islands_sea-bottoms_caused_by_global_shipping

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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.