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-0000461

Species ID

OC-SP-0000461

Discovered

Phylum

Porifera

Species ID

OC-SP-0000461

Provisional Species Name

Pachastrella sp.

Lowest Valid Taxon Name in WoRMS

Pachastrella

Lowest Known Rank

genus

Status

Discovered

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Porifera

Class

Demospongiae

Order

Tetractinellida

Family

Pachastrellidae

Genus

Pachastrella

Date Identified

01/02/2015

Received All Minimal Data for Discovery

01/01/2025

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.