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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Katherin Pertsinidis

Operations Director

Katherin is Chief Operating Officer of Nekton and Operations Director at Ocean Census, and is inspired by delivering sustainable growth and impact, through a people-first approach to operations.

Previously, as Managing Director of The Biodiversity Consultancy, she played a key role in shaping an academic/pure science start-up to become today’s premium science-based consultancy. She created the business functions, policies and practice necessary for a scaling business and steered the organisation through rapid growth. Katherin started her career in publishing and communications with roles in Pearson Plc and RNIB.

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.