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.

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Phylum

OC-SP-0000605

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Species ID

OC-SP-0000605

Pathway

Phylum

Tardigrada

Species ID

OC-SP-0000605

Provisional Species Name

Tholoarctus sp.

Lowest Valid Taxon Name in WoRMS

Tholoarctus

Lowest Known Rank

genus

Status

Pathway

Lowest Known Rank

genus

Embargo

FALSE

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Tardigrada

Class

Heterotardigrada

Order

Arthrotardigrada

Family

Styraconyxidae

Genus

Tholoarctus

Date Identified

2025-02-21

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.