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An alliance of scientists, governments, marine research institutes, museums, philanthropy, technology, media and civil society partners.
- About
- About UsAbout
Endorsed by the United Nations Ocean Decade, The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census is the largest global mission to accelerate the discovery of ocean life. The Ocean Census is revolutionising species discovery, accelerating the pace at which new marine life is identified and studied.
- The MissionThe Mission
With climate change and human activity altering ecosystems faster than we can study them, we are in a race against time to discover and protect the ocean’s unknown species before they disappear. Without knowing what life exists in the ocean, we cannot protect it.
- The AllianceThe Alliance
The Ocean Census Alliance is a growing network of scientists, governments, marine institutes, museums, philanthropy, technology, media and civil society partners working together to accelerate species discovery.
- FAQsFAQs
This FAQ section answers common questions about the Ocean Census, our research, expeditions, and the impact of species discovery. If you don’t find what you're looking for, feel free to get in touch.
- TeamThe Team
The Ocean Census Hub is made up of scientists, explorers, technologists, and communicators dedicated to accelerating species discovery and expanding our understanding of ocean life.
- ContactContact
For general inquiries, partnership opportunities, or media requests, contact us, and a member of our team will get back to you.
- About Us
- Get Involved
- ScientistsScientists
Join scientists from institutions worldwide who are pioneering a new era of marine research. The Ocean Census is accelerating species discovery through global collaboration, advanced technology, and open-access data.
- Research InstitutesResearch Institutes
Research institutes play a critical role in the Ocean Census mission, helping to expand the reach and impact of the Ocean Census.
- Business & EnterprisesBusiness & Enterprises
The Ocean Census Alliance is working with businesses and enterprises to accelerate marine species discovery, develop ocean technology, and support biodiversity conservation.
- Civil Society Organisations Civil Society Organisations
Civil Society Organisations - including NGOs and conservation groups - play a vital role in ensuring that marine biodiversity research informs real-world action.
- Philanthropy & FoundersPhilanthropy & Founders
With millions of species yet to be identified, philanthropic funding is critical to supporting taxonomy, funding expeditions, and developing open-access biodiversity resources.
- All Ways to Get InvolvedGet Involved
There are many ways to get involved—scientists, research institutes, governments, philanthropic organisations, businesses, media, and civil society all play a vital role.
- Scientists
- Science Network
- The NetworkScience Network
The Ocean Census Science Network is a worldwide community of marine biologists, taxonomists, geneticists, ecologists, and conservationists working together to accelerate species discovery and expand our knowledge of ocean life.
- Join the NetworkJoin the Network
Gain access to expeditions, Discovery Workshops, research funding, training, and a global community of scientists working to uncover the ocean’s hidden biodiversity.
- Register DiscoveryRegister Your Discovery
Register an ocean species with the Ocean Census to ensure your discovery is documented and contributes to global marine biodiversity records.
- The Network
- Discoveries
- Discovery SpotlightDiscoveries
Explore some of the remarkable species uncovered by the Ocean Census Science Network, and access the full database of discoveries through the Ocean Census Biodiversity Data Platform.
- Register Your DiscoveryRegister Your Discovery
Register an ocean species with the Ocean Census to ensure your discovery is documented and contributes to global marine biodiversity records.
- Discovery Spotlight
