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-0000118

Specimen ID

NMV_F307722

Type of Voucher Specimen

Primary Voucher

Type of Activity During Which Specimen Was Discovered

OC_DiscoveryAwards

Taxonomist

Christopher Mah

Collection Date

26/10/2022

Collection Locality

SW Cocos

Collection Event ID

IN2022_v08 OP193

Minimum Depth In Metres

467

Maximum Depth In Metres

477

Water Body

Indian Ocean

Genetic Subsample Collected

FALSE

Organism Remarks

"Pteraster 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.