Ocean Census and Schmidt Ocean Institute fast-track South Atlantic discoveries in Buenos Aires, as a viral deep-sea expedition leads to new species breakthroughs.

In September 2026, a group of global marine taxonomists will come together in Punta Arenas, Chile for the Schmidt Ocean Institute SSI2 Chile Margin Species Discovery Workshop.

The Ocean Census is proud to announce the four recipients of the 2026 Ocean Census Expedition Awards.

In July 2026, taxonomic experts will gather for the Ocean Census Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) Argentina Species Discovery Workshop.

A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.

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 ...

From deep sea ghost sharks to symbiotic worms and unusual crustaceans, scientists have identified 1,121 new marine species in a single year through the Ocean Census initiative.

Descubren en un solo año más de 1.100 especies marinas. El 90 % de la vida oceánica sigue sin conocerse y mucha se extinguirá antes de ser catalogada

Scientists discover over 1,100 new marine species in landmark Ocean Census - the world’s largest mission to accelerate species discovery.

Asterophilia carlae from Raja Ampat, Papua Barat, Indonesia on January 9, 2019 at 07:39 AM by David R

Species Discovery Awards to support taxonomists, biodiversity & community scientists in marine species discovery. Ocean Census awards.

This World Art Day (15th April), the Ocean Census is highlighting the enduring craft of scientific illustrations.

This World Art Day (15th April), the Ocean Census is highlighting the enduring craft of scientific illustrations. 

Marine taxonomists from CSIRO and the Ocean Census have identified more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species from the Coral Sea.

Following the Ocean Census-JAMSTEC expedition, scientists have confirmed the discovery of 38 new species and identified 28 further potential new species across two of Japan’s most understudied deep-sea regions: the Nankai Trough and the Shichiyo Seamount Chain.

Eventbrite - The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census presents The Ocean Census Biodiversity Data Platform Webinar (12th March) - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - Find event and ticket information.

This workshop, a collaboration between Ocean Census and Senckenberg Society for Nature Research, is co-developed and organised by Saskia Brix and her isopod team.