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-0000268

Specimen ID

OCNW_24

Type of Voucher Specimen

Primary Voucher

Type of Activity During Which Specimen Was Discovered

OC_DiscoveryAwards

Taxonomist

Peter Stahlschmidt

Collection Locality

Society Island, Moorea

Minimum Depth In Metres

30

Maximum Depth In Metres

33

Water Body

Coral Sea

Genetic Subsample Collected

TRUE

Organism Remarks

Turridrupa polynesia Stahlschmidt, Puillandre, Olivera & Kantor n. 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.