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

Species ID

OC-SP-0000103

Specimen ID

NMV_F307875

Type of Voucher Specimen

Primary Voucher

Type of Activity During Which Specimen Was Discovered

OC_DiscoveryAwards

Taxonomist

Christopher Mah

Collection Date

20/10/2022

Collection Locality

Muirfield Seamount

Collection Event ID

IN2022_v08 OP159

Minimum Depth In Metres

603

Maximum Depth In Metres

675

Water Body

Indian Ocean

Genetic Subsample Collected

FALSE

Organism Remarks

Persephonaster sp.

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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.