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Supporting conservation through taxonomy: The Comoros Species Discovery Workshop
Building on the success of our co-founder Nekton’s First Descent: Comoros 2025 mission, this Species Discovery Workshop took place at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) in Makhanda from January 26 to February 13, 2026.
13/02/26
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“The Perfect Pair” Symbiotic Relationships of the Deep Blue
They say that two is better than one, and for some marine species, living as a pair means that they are able to survive, adapt, and thrive in complex and often challenging underwater environments.
10/02/26
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Deepest gas hydrate cold seep ever discovered during the Ocean Census Arctic Deep expedition
A team of international scientists from UiT (The Arctic University of Norway), have discovered the deepest known gas hydrate cold seep ever, located 3,640 metres below the surface on the Molloy Ridge in the Greenland Sea.
10/01/26
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Our Top 12 highlights from the Ocean Census in 2025
In 2025, the Ocean Census achieved exciting milestones in advancing the understanding and discovery of marine biodiversity.
05/01/26
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Tis’ the SEAson: 12 Christmas Inspired Marine Species
In the spirit of the “Twelve Days of Christmas,” we’ve gathered twelve remarkable marine species whose colours, shapes, and surprising behaviors capture the wonder of the season.
17/12/25
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67 new auger snail species discovered by Belgian conchologist, Yves Terryn: A milestone in Terebridae taxonomy
The Ocean Census is proud to celebrate the extraordinary achievement of Belgian conchologist Yves Terryn, who has discovered 67 new species of auger snails (family Terebridae) through work supported by the Ocean Census Species Discovery Awards.
15/12/25
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The Ocean Census funds a further six taxonomists from the Species Discovery Awards 2025
The Ocean Census are supporting an additional 6 taxonomists in their crucial work of discovering new species through the Ocean Census Awards.
12/12/25
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Nominations are open for the WoRMS Top Ten Marine Species of 2025
WoRMS Top Ten Marine Species of 2025 is now open for nominations – it’s time to submit your species.
11/12/25
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Exploring sustainable fishing practices in Kenya’s coastal region with participant Scientist Jackline Adhiambo
Participant scientist, Jackline Adhiambo, recently completed an expedition exploring Kenya’s coastal region with the FAO. Here she used her background as the invertebrate expert to support the identification of specimens from trawl catches.
20/11/25
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PRESS RELEASE: Carnivorous “Death-Ball” Sponge Among 30 New Deep-Sea Species from the Southern Ocean
Thirty previously unknown deep-sea species, including a carnivorous “death-ball” sponge, have been confirmed from one of the most remote parts of the planet by The Nippon Foundation–Nekton Ocean Census and collaborators.
29/10/25
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Exploring the importance of Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems (MCEs) with Participant Scientist Dr. Clara Diaz
Dr. Clara Diaz is a member of the Ocean Census Science Network and a postdoctoral Research fellow at the University of Plymouth. Clara recently joined the 10-day FAO Tanzania expedition, as part of The Nansen Programme, to explore benthic habitats off the coast of Tanzania.
29/10/25
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Bound by Sediment, Held by Family | Exploring The Fascinating World of Tanaidacea with Dr. Marta Gellert
Dr. Marta Gellert is coordinating the AccTaS project, a major international effort to advance knowledge of Tanaidacea, a diverse but under-studied order of small benthic crustaceans.
02/10/25
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Ocean Census Year 2 Impact Report
The Ocean Census accelerated discovery in 2025 through global expeditions, empowering scientists, funding taxonomy, whilst engaging thousands worldwide.
03/09/25
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The Ocean Census Announces 2025 Species Discovery Awardees
The Ocean Census is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Species Discovery Awards — a celebration of the pioneering scientists and taxonomists driving the discovery and description of life in our ocean.
22/08/25
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The Ocean Census Announces 2025 Expedition Awardees
After receiving submissions from around the world, the Ocean Census is proud to announce the six recipients of the first-ever Ocean Census Expedition Awards – a new programme designed to accelerate global marine species discovery by directly supporting those on the front lines of ocean science.
08/08/25
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Discovering the Hidden Biodiversity of the Southern Ocean
The SSI Southern Ocean Species Discovery Workshop will bring an international team of taxonomists to Chile to analyse samples from two Ocean Census expeditions to Antarctica and the South Sandwich Islands
04/08/25
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Exploring Deep-Sea Habitats of the Marshall Islands with Participant Scientist Luisa F. Dueñas
Luisa F. Dueñas, a member of the Ocean Census Science Network and Associate Professor in the Biology Department at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, will be representing our network on the upcoming Marshall Islands deep-sea expedition aboard Ocean Exploration Trust’s E/V Nautilus.
24/07/25
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