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-0000456

Specimen ID

OCSW1_SEY1572

Type of Voucher Specimen

Primary Voucher

Type of Activity During Which Specimen Was Discovered

OC_Workshop

Expedition Name

First Descent Seychelles 2019

Workshop Name

South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity Workshop

Taxonomist

Toufiek Samaai

Collection Date

31/03/2019

Collection Locality

Astove

Collection Event ID

D175_ROV

Minimum Depth In Metres

30

Maximum Depth In Metres

30

Water Body

Indian Ocean

Genetic Subsample Collected

FALSE

Organism Remarks

Black/ purple sponge; other specimens with same ID: SEY1_573/574/576

Join the census

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