Cold Water Corals: Architects of the Abyss, with Erik Cordes Ocean Census 2026-02-27 | In one of the most remote parts of the world, the furthest south you can travel, a team of scientists come across beautiful gardens of cold water corals. Coral reefs are prevalent in many parts of the world - not just the narrow band around the Equator that hosts most of the world's shallow water reefs, but in the deep waters of the Southern Ocean too. Erik Cordes (Temple University) is one of the lead researchers investigating cold water corals, on a recent Ocean Census and Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition, to the South Sandwich Islands, near Antarctica. When we think of human impacts on coral reefs, we often imagine coral bleaching in places like the Great Barrier Reef. But even the deepest, most geographically isolated reefs can be devastated by human intervention. By mapping these reefs, and collecting samples of potential new species of coral, scientists are able to build a better picture of cold water coral ecosystems and how they support life in extreme cold and high pressure environments. The Ocean Census and Go South team on board RV Falkor (too) spent 35 days documenting seafloor habitats using a remotely operated vehicle, capturing the first detailed imagery of many of these reefs and the animals that depend on them.More about the expedition: oceancensus.org/expeditions/south-sandwich-islandsROV imagery from Schmidt Ocean Institute, and the BOEM/NOAA Deep SEARCH Project. Original ROV footage edited by Ivan Hurzeler.
Scientists discover over 1,100 new marine species in landmark Ocean Census Ocean Census 2026-05-26 | More than 1,100 new species. One mission to accelerate ocean discovery.From the depths of 6,575 metres, scientists from the Ocean Census Science Network have uncovered 1,121 previously unknown marine species, marking a 54% increase in annual species identification.Among the discoveries are a deep-sea ghost shark, a symbiotic bristle worm living inside a delicate “glass castle”, alongside new corals, crabs, shrimps, sea urchins and anemones.Led by The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census, this global effort brought together leading scientists from around the world through 13 expeditions and 9 species discovery workshops, helping transform how we explore and understand life in our ocean.Info: oceancensus.org/press-release-scientists-discover-over-1100-new-marine-species-in-landmark-ocean-census
Come on a 4,600m submarine dive with us Ocean Census 2026-03-18 | During the Japan expedition last year, Comms Manager Jack filmed our deepest sub descent to an incredible 4,673m. 🔦🫧 Operating from inside JAMSTEC's Shinkai 6500 submersible, scientists collected samples from the Nankai Trough, on an area of seafloor no one had seen or explored before.Watch his video diary now, and discover what it’s like to conduct scientific research from an iconic submarine.✌️ Part 2 coming soon...
From Seamounts to Shore: discovering new species, from Tenerife to Japan’s deep seas Ocean Census 2026-03-11 | New marine species discovered. Japan has led a major international effort to explore and document new life in the deep ocean.Following the Nippon Foundation–Nekton Ocean Census Expedition in June 2025, partnering with the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), 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.The June 2025 expedition, conducted aboard JAMSTEC’s research vessel Yokosuka and supported by the famous Shinkai 6500 manned submersible collected 528 specimens, all catalogued, imaged, and preserved for future morphological and molecular analyses. In October 2025, taxonomists from Japan and around the world convened at JAMSTEC Headquarters (Yokosuka, Japan) for a dedicated Species Discovery Workshop, confirming the status of these new and potentially new species and coordinating next steps for the publication of scientific papers.Among these discoveries are two breakthrough studies: a comprehensive survey in the journal Ecosphere, led by JAMSTEC researcher Dr Chong Chen, revealing a five-fold increase in biodiversity at Nankai Trough cold seeps, and research in The Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society led by Dr. Naoto Jimi, which demonstrates the remarkable evolutionary history of symbiotic sponge-dwelling worms, which have evolved to live in a 'glass castle’.
NEW MARINE SPECIES discovered on South Sandwich Islands expedition Ocean Census 2025-10-29 | Thirty new deep-sea species, including a carnivorous “death-ball” sponge and shimmering scale worms, have been discovered from one of the most remote parts of our planet: the Southern Ocean.This film follows the Ocean Census, Go South and Schmidt Ocean Institute on their South Sandwich Islands expedition aboard R/V Falkor (too), to discover new marine life.From volcanic calderas and coral gardens to newly discovered hydrothermal vents, scientists used advanced tools such as ROV SuBastian and seafloor mapping to explore habitats never seen before.The story continues in Punta Arenas, Chile, where an international team of experts gathered at the University of Magallanes, to identify new species and accelerate marine biodiversity research.🔬 Partners:The Nippon Foundation | Nekton | Schmidt Ocean Institute | Universidad de Magallanes🌊 Find out more: Read the full press release at oceancensus.org
First Descent Comoros: Nekton mission launched Ocean Census 2025-10-27 | The mission has begun...The Ocean Census joins forces with its founding partner, Nekton, on a 31-day expedition to the Comoros. The expedition team are surveying biodiversity from 0-900m depth, to support the management of local marine ecosystems.Other expedition partners include Kensington, the Government of Comoros, and R-POC partners (including WildTrust), alongside SAIAB.
Im a marine scientist! Why should I join the Ocean Census Science Network? Ocean Census 2025-08-28 | The Ocean Census Science Network is a worldwide community of over 1000 marine scientists, taxonomists and citizen scientists, working together for species discovery. The network provides opportunities for scientists such as✅ Going to sea on expeditions✅ Joining species discovery workshops✅ Financial support for species discovery✅ Networking with a mix of early career and senior researchers✅ Learning scientific techniquesJoin the Network: oceancensus.org/science-network
Inspiring conservation: the importance of studying deep sea octocorals Ocean Census 2025-08-20 | Dr Sonia Rowley’s research has influenced conservation decisions. In Micronesia, footage of the underwater environment she studied inspired a local chief to protect that area. Watch the full film on the Ocean Census YouTube to see how science can drive conservation.
Using biodegradable dye to track coral biology - an experiment in the mesophotic zone. Ocean Census 2025-08-19 | Dr Sonia Rowley uses biodegradable dye to study how gorgonian octocorals manipulate water flow. Watch the full film on the Ocean Census YouTube to learn more.
Why are gorgonian octocorals awesome? And why is it important to discover new species? Ocean Census 2025-08-19 | From studying corals using biodegradable dye to explaining why discovering new species matters, Dr Sonia Rowley’s research is expanding our knowledge of deep sea biodiversity. She is contributing these new species records to the Ocean Census. Watch the full film on the Ocean Census YouTube channel.
When corals become celebrities! Ocean Census 2025-08-18 | For Dr Sonia Rowley, diving among gorgonian octocorals is pure joy. She says spotting a familiar species "is like meeting a celebrity", and seeing one for the first time makes her squeal with excitement. Watch the full film on the Ocean Census YouTube to join her journey into the mesophotic.
Studying deep sea corals in the Marshall Islands, with scientist Luisa Dueñas Ocean Census 2025-08-18 | Luisa Dueñas (Universidad Nacional de Colombia) is part of the Science Team on the NA174 Marshall Islands expedition with Nautilus Live. 🌊Her research focuses on evolutionary processes in deep sea benthic ecosystems, with a particular focus on octocorals, exploring the drivers of diversification and the mechanisms that sustain diversity and population structure over time.Hear from Luisa on board the expedition, which is currently studying deep sea habitats around the Marshall Islands in the central Pacific Ocean. The islands form two parallel chains made up of 30 atolls and over 1,100 islands.Video filmed on board E/V Nautilus by Ocean Exploration Trust.
Whats it like studying deep sea corals? Meet Dr Sonia Rowley - gorgonian octocoral expert. Ocean Census 2025-08-18 | Meet Dr Sonia Rowley as she introduces the fascinating world of gorgonian octocorals. Sonia is a marine biologist and rebreather diver. She has a collection of over 8000 octocoral samples, many of which may be new to science. She is registering new species to the Ocean Census. Watch the full film on the Ocean Census YouTube channel to discover how Sonia studies these deep sea corals.
Gorgonians of the Mesophotic, Discovering new deep sea coral species with Dr. Sonia Rowley Ocean Census 2025-08-18 | In this short film, marine biologist Dr Sonia Rowley takes us into the mesophotic zone, the twilight depths between shallow reefs and the deep sea, to explore the hidden world of gorgonian corals.From her collection at the University of Hawaii, Sonia curates an extensive collection of gorgonian octocorals. Gorgonians, also known as sea fans, are a type of soft coral that also form vital habitats for other marine life. Many of Sonia's collection are potential new species to science.A 2024 Ocean Census Species Discovery Awardee, Sonia is describing and registering new species with the Ocean Census to expand our understanding of ocean biodiversity.Find out more about Sonia’s work: soniajrowley.comLearn more about Ocean Census: oceancensus.org
Study your own meiofauna from home! Ocean Census 2025-07-25 | James Fleming, researcher from Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology shows us how easy it is to study the tiniest creatures found in marine mud! The bubble and blot technique is used for separating out the meiofauna (small invertebrates that live in marine or freshwater sediment), and if you have a microscope, you can zoom in on their individual structures.
The wonderful world of meiofauna, with scientist James Fleming Ocean Census 2025-07-22 | What’s so mighty about meiofauna? 🤯❓Although tiny, these benthic invertebrates have huge potential when it comes to species discovery…James Fleming, meiofauna expert from JAMSTEC says there’s potential to discover thousands of- maybe even 10s of thousands - of new species! 👀Because when it comes to #SpeciesDiscovery, size isn’t everything 📏🔍
To Dive into Deep Waters - tales from the Shinkai 6500 submersible Ocean Census 2025-07-20 | What does the future hold for one of the world's deepest-diving human-occupied submersibles?The film To Dive Into Deep Waters was produced during an expedition led by the Ocean Census and JAMSTEC, searching for new species of marine life in deep waters off the coast of Japan. It explores Shinkai 6500’s lasting impact on ocean science and the human stories behind its operations. It is released to mark Marine Day (Umi no Hi), a national holiday in Japan dedicated to the ocean’s importance to the country’s prosperity, culture, and future.Watch the full film on Ocean Census's YouTube channel.
To Dive into Deep Waters - tales from the Shinkai 6500 submersible Ocean Census 2025-07-19 | What is the value of submersibles in scientific research? The film To Dive Into Deep Waters was produced during an expedition led by the Ocean Census and JAMSTEC, searching for new species of marine life in deep waters off the coast of Japan. It explores Shinkai 6500’s lasting impact on ocean science and the human stories behind its operations. It is released to mark Marine Day (Umi no Hi), a national holiday in Japan dedicated to the ocean’s importance to the country’s prosperity, culture, and future.Watch the full film on Ocean Census's YouTube channel.
To Dive Into Deep Waters - tales from the Shinkai 6500 submersible Ocean Census 2025-07-19 | What's it like to dive in one of the world's deepest-diving human-occupied submersibles?Dr Ken Takai holds the record for the most dives in the iconic Japanese submersible - Shinkai 6500. The film To Dive Into Deep Waters was produced during an expedition led by the Ocean Census and JAMSTEC, searching for new species of marine life in deep waters off the coast of Japan. It explores Shinkai 6500’s lasting impact on ocean science and the human stories behind its operations. It is released to mark Marine Day (Umi no Hi), a national holiday in Japan dedicated to the ocean’s importance to the country’s prosperity, culture, and future.Watch the full film on Ocean Census's YouTube channel.
To Dive into Deep Waters: The Story of the Shinkai 6500 Ocean Census 2025-07-19 | The story of Shinkai 6500 and the enduring importance of human exploration and research in the deep seaJAMSTEC–Shinkai expedition set out to explore the biologically rich and ecologically vital deep-sea ecosystems within Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Deep sea ecosystems, though less biodiverse than coastal shallows, are among the least studied on the planet—known in many cases from only a handful of samples, or not at all. The complexity and resilience of life in these extreme environments continue to offer profound insights into evolution, adaptation, and the state of our planet. The expedition, a partnership between The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census and JAMSTEC aboard the research vessel Yokosuka, targeted deep-sea regions including the Nankai Trough and Shichiyo Seamounts, aiming to discover marine species never before seen by science.At the centre of this mission was the Shinkai 6500, Japan’s pioneering human-occupied submersible. Since beginning operations in 1991, it has completed over 1,850 dives, reaching depths of 6,500 metres in expeditions across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. More than a technical platform, Shinkai 6500 represents decades of Japanese leadership in deep-sea research and international scientific collaboration.The film To Dive Into Deep Waters, produced during the expedition, explores Shinkai 6500’s lasting impact on ocean science and the human stories behind its operations. It is released to mark Marine Day (Umi no Hi), a national holiday in Japan dedicated to the ocean’s importance to the country’s prosperity, culture, and future.The film features Dr Ken Takai, Director-General,Institute for Extra-cutting-edge Science and Technology Avant-garde Research (X-star) at JAMSTEC, and Kazuhiro Chiba, Commander of Shinkai 6500. Humans have directly observed less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor, according to a study published in Science Advances. Given that the deep sea covers 66% of the Earth’s surface, vast areas remain unseen. This expedition gave the Ocean Census team, supported by our JAMSTEC colleagues, a rare and privileged opportunity to journey into these depths and add to those observations. The film offers a glimpse into the emotional, scientific, and symbolic significance of a submersible that continues to inspire and shape our understanding of the deep sea.有人潜水船「しんかい6500」の物語と、深海における人間による探査と研究の重要性JAMSTECの「しんかい6500」を用いた今回の探査は、日本の排他的経済水域（EEZ）内に広がる、生物の種類が豊富で、生態学的にも重要な深海生態系を対象に実施しました。深海の生態系は、沿岸の浅瀬と比べると生物多様性は少ないものの、地球上でも特に研究が進んで来なかった海域です。多くの場所は、これまでにわずかなサンプルしか得られておらず、中にはまったく調査が行われていない場所もあります。こうした極限環境で生きる生命の複雑さとたくましさは、進化や適応、そして地球の現状を理解する上で、貴重な手がかりを与えてくれます。本探査は、The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean CensusとJAMSTECが共同で実施しました。深海潜水調査船支援母船「よこすか」に乗船し、南海トラフや七曜海山列などを含む深海域を調査対象とし、これまで科学的に記録されたことのない海洋生物の発見を目指しました。本ミッションの中核を担ったのが、日本が誇る有人潜水調査船「しんかい6500」です。1991年の運用開始以来、太平洋・大西洋・インド洋などで、6,500メートルの深海まで1,850回以上の潜航実績を重ねてきました。「しんかい6500」は、単なる技術的なプラットフォームではなく、日本の深海研究における長年のリーダーシップと国際的な科学協力の象徴でもあります。探査中に制作されたショート動画「To Dive Into Deep Waters」は、有人潜水調査船「しんかい6500」が海洋科学にもたらした影響と、その運航に携わる人々の物語を描いています。本作は、海の恩恵に感謝する「海の日」に合わせて公開されました。Science Advances誌に掲載された研究によると、人類がこれまでに直接観察した深海底は、全体のわずか0.001%未満に過ぎません。地球表面の66%を占める深海は、まだまだ多くの謎に包まれています。今回の探査では、Ocean CensusチームがJAMSTECの協力を得て、深海へと踏み込み、観察記録を更新する貴重な機会を得ることができました。この映像には、JAMSTECの超先鋭研究開発部門（X-star）部門長である高井健博士と、「しんかい6500」運航責任者の千葉和弘氏が登場します。ショート動画「To Dive Into Deep Waters」は、深海への理解を深めるとともに、研究者たちにインスピレーションを与え続けている「しんかい6500」の感情的、科学的、象徴的な重要性を描いた作品です。動画は以下のリンクよりご覧いただけます。
Discovering the Oceans Lost Sharks - training the next generation of shark scientists Ocean Census 2025-07-17 | "If we do not know what we have, if we do not know their name, then we cannot conserve them". - Dr Yonela SitholeThe Ocean Census joins scientists at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) to investigate the sharks that nobody has heard of. There the team are receiving training from shark and ray expert Dr Dave Ebert "Lost Shark Guy" to discover and describe new species.Watch the full video here: youtu.be/xYuTXE2Ovmk?feature=shared
Discovering the Oceans Lost Sharks - new species Ocean Census 2025-07-16 | The Ocean Census joins Dr. Dave Ebert, known as the ‘Lost Shark Guy’, and scientists at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) to investigate the sharks that nobody has heard of.Watch the full video here: youtu.be/xYuTXE2Ovmk?feature=sharedArchive footage by Open Planet
Discovering the Oceans Lost Sharks - new species Ocean Census 2025-07-16 | The Ocean Census joins Dr. Dave Ebert, known as the ‘Lost Shark Guy’, and scientists at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) to investigate the sharks that nobody has heard of.Watch the full video here: youtu.be/xYuTXE2Ovmk?feature=sharedArchive footage by Open Planet
Discovering the Oceans Lost Sharks - meet Dr Dave Ebert Ocean Census 2025-07-16 | The Ocean Census joins Dr. Dave Ebert, known as the ‘Lost Shark Guy’, and scientists at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) to investigate one of the ocean’s most endangered and overlooked groups: guitarfish.Watch the full video here: youtu.be/xYuTXE2Ovmk?feature=shared
Discovering the Ocean’s Lost Sharks, with Dr Dave Ebert Ocean Census 2025-07-14 | The Ocean Census joins Dr. Dave Ebert, known as the ‘Lost Shark Guy’, and scientists at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) to investigate one of the ocean’s most endangered and overlooked groups: guitarfish.These little-known fishes, related to sharks and rays, are—according to Dr. Ebert—perhaps the most endangered group of fishes in the world and “the canaries in the coal mine”. Filmed at SAIAB and in Tanzania, the film follows the urgent effort to find, name, and protect species before they vanish.“If we do not know what we have—if we do not know their name—we cannot conserve them.” – Dr. Yonela SitholeDr. Ebert has spent decades discovering “lost sharks”, lesser-known species that often serve as early warnings of ecosystem collapse. Of the 1,300 shark species known, 25 per cent have been discovered in the last 20 years. This film reveals the race to understand ocean life before it disappears. Find out more about the Ocean Census: oceancensus.org More about South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity: https://saiab.ac.za/Save Our Seas FoundationDavid Ebert, the 'Lost Shark Guy', is an explorer at heart, having dedicated his career to searching for and finding the unknown and little-known sharks, rays and ghost sharks of our oceans. In his Save Our Seas Foundation-funded project, 'Bringing to light the 'lost sharks'', Dave is racing against the clock of extinction for these species. With more than a third of sharks and rays at threat to extinction, his documentary series, 'Searching for Lost Sharks: Extinct or Alive?' follows his journey as he brings these 'lost sharks' out of the shadows.More on Dave's project here: saveourseas.com/project/bringing-to-light-the-lost-sharksArchive footage from openplanet.org.
Ocean Census: Reimagining Discovery Ocean Census 2025-06-02 | "The ocean covers 70% of our planet. Only 10% of marine species have been discovered"The Ocean Census is a global programme dedicated to species discovery. Every new discovery adds a piece to the puzzle of ocean biodiversity, revealing how marine life is evolving and how it is being shaped by a changing planet. This essential baseline data helps to protect fragile ecosystems, conserve vulnerable species, and strengthen the resilience of the ocean.Follow the Ocean Census:Website: oceancensus.orgInstagram - instagram.com/oceancensusLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/oceancensus Facebook - facebook.com/oceancensus BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/oceancensus.bsky.social #EveryDiscoveryCounts
Why Should We Care About Species Discovery? I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2025-05-19 | Despite covering over 70% of our planet, the ocean remains one of the least explored ecosystems, with only 240,000 marine species officially documented—while millions more remain undiscovered. The Ocean Census is revolutionising species discovery, accelerating the pace at which new marine life is identified and studied. Launched in April 2023 by The Nippon Foundation and Nekton, the Ocean Census is a global alliance uniting philanthropy, government, business, science, media, and civil society. At its core, the Science Network unites scientists from hundreds of institutions worldwide to lead the discovery of ocean life. Learn more about our global mission: oceancensus.org Follow the Ocean Census: Instagram: bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook: bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn: bit.ly/41yButz BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceancensus.bsky.social
Colossal squid: the moment the expedition team found out! Ocean Census 2025-04-17 | What's the best text you've ever received? On the #SouthSandwichIslands expedition with Ocean Census and Schmidt Ocean Institute, the expedition team received a text from an expert, who had watched the live 'Divestream's on @SchmidtOcean's YouTube channel...Watch the moment Ocean Census Principal Investigator, Dr Michelle Taylor, told the rest of the expedition team that they had spotted a colossal squid in its natural environment - a world first!Read more about the discovery here: oceancensus.org/first-footage-of-live-juvenile-colossal-squid-filmed-on-the-ocean-census-expedition#ColossalSquid
Colossal Squid spotted on Ocean Census South Sandwich Islands expedition Ocean Census 2025-04-17 | A colossal squid has been filmed alive in its natural environment for the first time 🦑🥇 on the #SouthSandwichIslands expedition with Ocean Census, Schmidt Ocean Institute and Go South.But how do experts know it’s a Colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni)? A set of hooks on the middle of its eight arms, sets it apart from similar species Galiteuthis glacialis. Both species have hooks at the end of their two longer tentacles.ROV footage courtesy of expedition partners, Schmidt Ocean Institute
The Deep Sea Will Come To Me, with 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Year award winner, Jialing Cai. Ocean Census 2025-03-20 | "The Deep Sea will come to me."Meet Jialing Cai, Oceanographic Magazine's 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Year, whose striking blackwater photography reveals the hidden beauty of the ocean’s smallest and most elusive creatures. Recognizing her exceptional talent, Ocean Photographer of the Year prize-giver, Ocean Census, awarded her a place on their flagship expedition to the South Sandwich Islands—one of the most remote and least explored regions on Earth.Jialing’s fascination with the deep sea began not in the water, but in a classroom. Growing up in Chongqing, China, an inland city far from the ocean, she had no direct connection to the marine world. That changed during a university lecture on diel vertical migration, the largest daily movement of life on the planet. 🗨️ "I interrupted the professor and asked: ‘Are you saying I can throw myself into the open ocean at night and wait… and the deep sea will come to me?’ In that moment, I knew I had to become a blackwater photographer.” - Jialing CaiSince then, her lens has captured the delicate and rarely seen world of zooplankton, larval fish, and deep-sea juveniles - organisms that spend most of their lives in darkness. Now, aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s RV Falkor (too), she is documenting deep-sea specimens collected from this extreme environment.The South Sandwich Islands, located in the Southern Ocean, are home to deep-sea volcanoes, hydrothermal vents, and the 8,000-meter-deep South Sandwich Trench, the coldest and most isolated trench on the planet. Through her work, Jialing is bringing this hidden world into focus, showing life in a detail few have ever seen.What is the Ocean Census?The Ocean Census is the largest initiative in history to accelerate species discovery in the ocean. By working with scientists, explorers, and storytellers like Jialing, we are discovering the ocean’s unknown life to better understand and protect our planet. Follow Jialing’s work: instagram.com/homoplankton Learn more about the Ocean Photographer of the Year: oceanographicmagazine.com Learn more about Schmidt Ocean Institute: schmidtocean.org Discover Ocean Census: oceancensus.org
Over 800 new species discovered I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2025-03-11 | The Ocean Census, the world’s largest collaborative effort to accelerate the discovery of marine life, has announced the discovery of 866 new marine species.This is a significant step in advancing our understanding of ocean biodiversity, with discoveries expected to grow as the programme continues. The Ocean Census global alliance has conducted 10 global expeditions and hosted 8 Species Discovery Workshops, awarding 19 Species Discovery Awards to taxonomists worldwide. New species include shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, coral, water bear, squat lobster, fish and more...!Discover more: oceancensus.org
Expeditions to Discover Life I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2025-03-07 | The Ocean Census Expeditions are unlocking the secrets of marine biodiversity, travelling to some of the most under-explored and biologically rich regions of the ocean. Through cutting-edge technology, ocean exploration, and global collaboration, we are accelerating the discovery of new species at an unprecedented scale.Each Ocean Census expedition is co-designed with scientists, governments, and research institutions to ensure that research is targeted, ethical, and impactful. Using a combination of traditional benthic sampling, submersibles, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and technical divers we can document and discover species with greater speed and precision than ever before.Learn more about our global mission: oceancensus.orgFollow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzBlueSky:@oceancensus.bsky.social
How do you pilot a submarine? Tour of the submarine featured in CBBC Deadly 60 episode The Deep. Ocean Census 2024-09-22 | How do you pilot a submarine? 🫧🛞🌊With a gaming controller, lots of buttons, handles and levers, and plenty of skill and experience!Meet Scott, pilot of the Pisces VI submarine on our Tenerife expedition. He has recently risen to fame starring in CBBC's Deadly 60 episode ‘The Deep’ with Steve Backshall. We’d like to give him another moment in the spotlight as he takes you on a tour of the little yellow submarine that features in the episode - and was vital to the success of our expedition!Find out more about our Tenerife expedition here: oceancensus.org/expeditions/macaronesia
Discovering life on the Nazca Ridge, with Assistant Professor Erin Easton. Ocean Census 2024-08-21 | In July 2024, Ocean Census joined the Schmidt Ocean Institute on its ‘High Seas and Seamounts of the Nazca Ridge’ expedition. This Ocean Census participant expedition saw scientists from the Ocean Census Science Network working alongside the Schmidt Ocean Institute to explore the deep-water regions in the high seas of the Nazca Ridge. Six Ocean Census scientists joined Schmidt Ocean’s R/V Falkor (too) from July 8 – August 9, 2024, including Assistant Professor Erin Easton.The Nazca Ridge, off southern Peru’s coast, is a poorly explored seafloor area with rugged terrain, including seamounts, trenches, canyons, and guyots. Many experts in marine protection and policy believe that the Nazca and Salas y Gómez Ridges are a top priority for designation as one of the world’s first high-seas marine protected areas.
Arctic Deep: End of Mission Findings I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2024-06-07 | The Ocean Census Arctic Deep expedition has successfully concluded after a series of groundbreaking dives along The Svyatogor Ridge in the Greenland Sea.Our mission is to accelerate our knowledge of marine biodiversity. We must take action now or face extinctions in our ocean. You can help to raise awareness of the importance of marine life by sharing the film with friends and colleagues.Learn more about our global mission: bit.ly/446bozOFollow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdpTikTok:bit.ly/3HYoJ3h
First Arctic Deep ROV samples with Dr Pamela Rivadeneira I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2024-05-22 | We’re thrilled to have Dr Pamela Rivadeneira on board the Arctic Deep expedition.Pamela’s research work has focused on studying the diversity and reproduction of deep-sea starfish, and her career has seen her describe a new genus and several new species.She has participated in several expeditions in the South Atlantic, primarily working with samples from a submarine canyon, and participated in the biodiversity survey in the Namuncurá - Banco Burdwood marine protected area, helping to co-author the resulting book, which has recently been published.We’re excited to work together and learn from her expertise!Ocean Census is a global mission to accelerate the discovery of ocean life, before it's too late.Join our mission. You can help to raise awareness of the importance of marine life by sharing our films with friends and colleagues. Learn more about our global mission: bit.ly/446bozO___Estamos encantados de tener a la Dra. Pamela Rivadeneira a bordo de la expedición #ArcticDeep.Profesora de la Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, el trabajo de investigación de Pamela se ha centrado en estudiar la diversidad y reproducción de las estrellas de mar de aguas profundas, y su carrera la ha visto describir un nuevo género y varias especies nuevas.🌊 Ha participado en varias expediciones en el Atlántico Sur, principalmente trabajando con muestras de un cañón submarino, y participó en el estudio de biodiversidad en el área marina protegida Namuncurá - Banco Burdwood, ayudando a ser coautora del libro resultante, que recientemente ha sido publicado. publicado.¡Estamos entusiasmados de trabajar juntos y aprender de su experiencia!Ocean Census es una misión global para acelerar el descubrimiento de vida oceánica, antes de que sea demasiado tarde.Únase a nuestra misión. Puedes ayudar a crear conversaciones sobre la importancia de la vida marina compartiendo nuestras películas con amigos y colegas. Obtenga más información sobre nuestra misión global: bit.ly/446bozO-----Follow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
Arctic Deep Discoveries #BiodiversityDay I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2024-05-22 | As we join celebrations for International Day of Biological Diversity today, we’re reflecting on the significance of our Arctic Deep findings. We’re particularly excited about the discovery of a potential new species of coral living on a crinoid stalk.This year’s #BiodiversityDay is all about catalysing support for UNESCO’s global plan that will transform our relationship with nature. We’re honoured to be #PartofthePlan by uniting scientists, researchers, industry partners, governments, businesses, and civil society organisations through our growing global Alliance.If you’re passionate about protecting the ocean’s biodiversity, join us 👉 oceancensus.org/get-involvedOcean Census is a global mission to accelerate the discovery of ocean life, before it's too late.Join our mission. You can help to raise awareness of the importance of marine life by sharing our films with friends and colleagues. Learn more about our global mission: bit.ly/446bozOFollow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
Launching the Arctic Deep Expedition I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2024-05-11 | The Ocean Census Arctic Deep Expedition is poised to redefine our understanding of species diversity in this region. Led by The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census Alliance, UiT (The Arctic University of Norway), and REV Ocean, this groundbreaking expedition brings together a multidisciplinary team of 36 scientists and media experts from 15 leading academic institutions to explore, research, and document this underexplored region.Ocean Census is a global mission to accelerate the discovery of ocean life, before it's too late.Join our mission. You can help to raise awareness of the importance of marine life by sharing our films with friends and colleagues. Learn more about our global mission: bit.ly/446bozOFollow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
Celebrating the First Year of Ocean Census Ocean Census 2024-04-12 | From launch to Ocean Decade 2024, Ocean Census is gaining momentum around the world as part of an ambitious mission to speed up the rate of discovery. More than 40 partners have already signed up the Ocean Census Alliance, and begun undertaking a series of global expeditions. Join the Alliance to be part of this historic effort by visiting oceancensus.org/Alliance Join our mission. You can help to raise awareness of the importance of marine life by sharing our films with friends and colleagues. Learn more about our global mission: bit.ly/446bozOFollow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
Finds from the Bounty Trough I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2024-03-10 | New Zealand scientists on an Ocean Census expedition to the underexplored Bounty Trough off the South Island have discovered around a hundred new and potentially new ocean species.Our mission is to accelerate our knowledge of marine biodiversity. We must take action now or face extinctions in our ocean. You can help to raise awareness of the importance of marine life by sharing the film with friends and colleagues.Learn more about our global mission: bit.ly/446bozOFollow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdpTikTok:bit.ly/3HYoJ3h
Navigating the Bounty Trough I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2024-02-24 | Marissa Judkins is second mate on the Research Vessel Tangaroa, operated by Ocean Census partner NIWA - the New Zealand National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research. From skilfully navigating past Antarctic icebergs to exploring the Bounty Trough in the Roaring Forties, Marissa is an inspiring mariner and role model for the next generation of ocean explorers.
High hopes on the high seas in Bounty Trough I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2024-02-15 | An update from onboard research vessel Tangaroa during the ongoing Ocean Census - Bounty Trough expedition in partnership with NIWA, exploring a remote area off the coast of New Zealand, where every observation has a chance of being the first time we see something no one has seen before. The expedition is part of the Ocean Census mission to find and protect marine life before it's too late.Find out more at oceancensus.org Follow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
Expedition Sets Sail to Remote Bounty Trough I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2024-02-05 | Led by Ocean Census, The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, the Ocean Census – Bounty Trough expedition will explore one of the most remote parts of the deep ocean. Scientists will report back on the new species they discover. Ocean Census is a global mission to accelerate the discovery of ocean life, before it's too late.Join our mission. You can help to raise awareness of the importance of marine life by sharing our films with friends and colleagues. Learn more about our global mission: bit.ly/446bozOFollow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
New Species Uncovered in Tenerife I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2024-01-18 | The Ocean Census expedition in Tenerife uncovered rich biodiversity and discovered dozens of remarkable new species. Our mission is to accelerate our knowledge of marine biodiversity. We must take action now or face extinctions in our ocean. You can help to raise awareness of the importance of marine life by sharing the film with friends and colleagues.Learn more about our global mission: bit.ly/446bozOFollow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
A Night Dive with RARE Angel Sharks I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2023-12-14 | Amazing footage of shark conservationists on Tenerife taken during Ocean Census Macaronesia Expedition. Angel Sharks are a protected species in the Canary islands, but are still listed as in danger of extinction. The Angel Shark Project: Canary Island tags and monitors young sharks as part of an ongoing bid to protect them. The expedition is part of the Ocean Census mission to find and protect marine life before it's too late.Follow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
Deep Sea Scientist CELEBRATES 50th Submersible Dive I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2023-12-07 | From the deepest at 3,700m to 230m in Tenerife, Ocean Census Science Director Professor Alex Rogers Celebrates his 50th dive!Join our mission. You can help to raise awareness of the importance of marine life by sharing our films with friends and colleagues. Learn more about our global mission: bit.ly/446bozOFollow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
UNEXPECTED Finds in Tenerife I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2023-12-06 | Stunning underwater footage captured of ocean explorers making unexpected finds during the ongoing Ocean Census Macaronesia Expedition off the coast of Tenerife. Several potentially new ocean species, not previously known to science, have been found and are now being studied by regional experts.If you're a taxonomist and passionate about the discovery of new species, you can get involved by joining the Ocean Census Science Network. Register today: oceancensus.org/sciencenetworkThe expedition is part of the Ocean Census mission to find and protect marine life before it's too late.If you're a scientist and passionate about uncovering new species, you can get involved by joining the Ocean Census Science Network. Register today: oceancensus.org/sciencenetworkFollow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
Letters to COP28 - From Tenerife to Dubai I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2023-12-06 | Scientists participating in the Macaronesia Expedition 2023 share their messages for leaders at COP28. You can help to raise awareness of the importance of marine life by sharing the film with friends and colleagues.Learn more about our global mission: bit.ly/446bozOFollow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
Our message to COP28 I Ocean Census Ocean Census 2023-12-01 | As the world gathers in Dubai for COP28, our expedition in Tenerife gets underway. Listen to our scientists deliver their heartfelt message to world leaders - act now, before it's too late.Our mission is to accelerate our knowledge of marine biodiversity. We must take action now or face extinctions in our ocean. You can help to raise awareness of the importance of marine life by sharing the film with friends and colleagues.Learn more about our global mission: bit.ly/446bozOFollow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
What Species Discovery Means to Me I Ocean Census Science Network Ocean Census 2023-11-16 | Ocean Census is a global Alliance working together to accelerate the discovery of ocean life. You can help to raise awareness of the importance of marine life by sharing our films with friends and colleagues. Learn more about our global mission: bit.ly/446bozOIn August 2023 Ocean Census Science Network participant Raissa Hogan joined the Ocean Exploration Trust Expedition NA153 to Johnston Atoll. She Thank you to Ocean Exploration Trust/ Nautilus Live for topside images and to Ocean Exploration Trust/ Nautilus Live, NOAA for underwater images. Follow us: Instagram:bit.ly/3Lscj6m Facebook:bit.ly/3LaUFmi LinkedIn:bit.ly/41yButzX:bit.ly/3pejDdp
