📢 Opportunity for the marine science community If you're looking to build your skills in marine biodiversity assessment and taxonomy, this workshop by SponBIODIV may be of interest. 🗓️ Applications close: 15 August 2026 Apply here: forms.gle/sGtsDDrM5wKi... Learn more: www.sponbiodiv.org

This year, the Ocean Census is proud to support four exceptional scientists on expeditions around the world. 🌍 From the Solomon Islands and the French Mediterranean, to the deep waters of Trinidad and Tobago and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Meet the awardees: oceancensus.org/the-ocean-ce...

Species discovery is underway in Argentina. Find out more about the latest workshop, bringing together international teams of scientists to discover new species from the South Atlantic oceancensus.org/revealing-th... Thank you to workshop partners @schmidtocean.bsky.social.

Our favourite news of the week! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Congratulations Dr Anna Stepien! www.uni.lodz.pl/en/students-...

New species of cleftclam, discovered on the Japan expedition last year!

[New Paper] Describes and names a new species of cleftclam: Thyasira okutanii! It was discovered from deep-sea cold seeps in the Pacific coast of Japan during the JAMSTEC x @oceancensus.bsky.social expedition last year. Out now in The Nautilus, read for FREE: www.researchgate.net/publication/...

The Ocean Census Species Discovery Awards provide financial support to help scientists work through specimen collections. Meet the 14 taxonomists supported this year. oceancensus.org/the-ocean-ce...

“If we do not know what species exist, how can we fully understand food webs, ecosystem resilience or the true impact of climate change on marine systems?” Read the full article at @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/meliss...

Ocean Census identifica 1.121 nuevas especies marinas en un año, desde aguas someras hasta 6.575 m de profundidad. El proyecto acelera el conocimiento de la vida oceánica cuando el 90 % de las especies aún no se han descrito: 🔗 efeverde.com/lo-que-el-ma... @oceancensus.bsky.social @efeverde.com

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 In a landmark third year for the Ocean Census, we announce the discovery of 1,121 new marine species in a single year - a 54% increase in annual species discovery. Dive into the full announcement: oceancensus.org/press-releas...

New species alert! 🚨🐚 Congratulations to 2025 Species Discovery Awardee Peter Stahlschmidt and colleague Andrea Nappo for describing two new gastropod species, now registered with the Ocean Census and published in the scientific literature. Meet Nihonia morrisoni and Aplus dissimilis 👇

A final reminder that the deadline for applications to the Ocean Census Expedition Awards is Tuesday 12th May. This is funding available for scientists who are going on existing expeditions. Apply and info here: oceancensus.org/expedition-a...

Asterophilia hanging out around the mouth of this Fromia! and by the way.. the genus means "Star love" #wormwednesday #etymology www.inaturalist.org/observations...

[1/2] It’s been a remarkable first four months of 2026. From species discovery workshops uniting scientists in Australia, South Africa and Germany, to taxonomists around the world registering newly discovered species, we’re rapidly building a clearer picture of the ocean’s biodiversity...

This #EarthDay we recognise the other 70%... Ocean! 🐙🪸🐠🦐 The ocean is the largest living space on our planet, and yet we know comparatively little about its inhabitants. Here are some of the figures that are driving our species discovery mission at Ocean Census. oceancensus.org/how-the-cens...

The Ocean Census Awards are enabling scientists around the world to accelerate species discovery. Hear from previous awardees 👇 and if you’re eligible, don’t miss your chance to apply. 🔍 Species Discovery Awards oceancensus.org/species-disc... 🚢 Expedition Awards oceancensus.org/expedition-a...

⏰ Species Discovery Awards webinar rescheduled Due to unforeseen circumstances, today’s webinar is postponed. We’ll contact all attendees with a new date shortly. Thank you for your understanding. In the meantime, please review the application criteria here: oceancensus.org/species-disc...

Nuestro compañero Javier Cristobo participa en esta publicación del @oceancensus.bsky.social que pone en valor las ilustraciones científicas. #DiaMundialdelArte oceancensus.org/the-prevaili...

Today the spotlight goes to Species Discovery Awardee Svetlana Maslakova, whose work with colleagues in Southeastern Australia and Timor Leste has discovered an incredible 100 new species of marine worms. 🪱 Images: Gustav Paulay and Svetlana Maslakova

✏️ How does art help scientists discover new species? Even with today’s technology, the simple act of putting pencil to paper is a useful tool for taxonomists. On #WorldArtDay, hear from members of the Ocean Census Science Network who use illustration in their work: oceancensus.org/the-prevaili...

Looking to join a marine expedition - but need funding support? 🚢👇 The Ocean Census Expedition Awards are now OPEN for applications. 📣 Find out more and apply oceancensus.org/expedition-a... 📣 Q&A for help with application www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ocean-... Applications close Tues 12th May.

Through the Species Discovery Awards, Agustín and team have discovered 8 new species of sea anemones from Austral Patagonia, Argentina. 🪸🔍 Species Spotlight: Collected in 2010 from the San Julián Peninsula, Harenactis sp. is morphologically distinct from the only two other known Harenactis species.

Catch up on our recent article. Over 110 new species discovered in the Coral Sea with CSIRO and partners. Congratulations to all the scientists in the Ocean Census Science Network who contributed to these discoveries. oceancensus.org/more-than-11...

Funding for species discovery 💡 Interested in applying but would like to know more? We are holding two Q&A sessions this month to help with your application. Q&A April 8th - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ocean-... Q&A April 20th www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ocean-...

Dr Claire Rowe is Collection Manager of Marine Invertebrates at @australianmuseum.bsky.social, and as a scientist she specialises in jellies! 🪼💙 Claire was part of the Ocean Census and CSIRO workshop team in Brisbane who contributed to the discovery of over 110 new species. 🤩

Over 110 new species discovered from Australia's Coral Sea. Scientists examined samples from CSIRO's expedition to the Coral Sea. Discoveries include new species of skate, catshark, brittlestars, crabs, sea anemones and sponges. Info: oceancensus.org/more-than-11...

🚨 Applications now OPEN for the Ocean Census Species Discovery Awards 2026. $5,000 grants available to support marine species discovery. Apply by 30th April. 👉 Apply now: oceancensus.org/species-disc...

We’re delighted to celebrate Professor Erik Cordes, who has been named a fellow of AAAS, one of the world’s most respected scientific organisations. Info here: now.temple.edu/news/2026-03... Watch Cold Water Corals: Architects of the Abyss, narrated by Erik Cordes: youtu.be/Ur1Fhn7Ox1k?...

100+ new species. 2 weeks. 🤯 Scientists from the Ocean Census network, @sgn.one and @oceanspecies.bsky.social identified over 100 new isopod species. Analysing specimens from decades of ocean expeditions. 🔗 Read more: oceancensus.org/streamlining...

Happy Taxonomist Appreciation Day 🧬 It's a big day...Today we’re celebrating the scientists who make sense of life on Earth by discovering, naming, and classifying species. Shout out to all the taxonomists in the Ocean Census Science Network. We're so proud to work alongside you.

We’re pleased to be offering the Ocean Census Species Discovery Awards again this year. Supporting taxonomists and marine scientists to discover new species. $5,000 awards available. Applications open 1st April, and close 30th April. Find out more: oceancensus.org/species-disc...

NEWS: Scientists from the Ocean Census and JAMSTEC have discovered 38 new species including deep sea polychaetes living in symbiosis with a marine sponge, ribbon worms and squat lobsters. Read more: oceancensus.org/press-releas...

Scientists - Join us for a walkthrough of the new Biodiversity Data Platform, including how to submit a new species. 📅Thursday 12th March, 8:00 AM GMT 🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ocean-...

Introducing the Biodiversity Data Platform. 🐙🎉 We are thrilled to share the newly updated hub for ‘discovered’ species, helping to turn species discoveries into actionable knowledge for research, conservation, and society. Explore the platform: oceancensus.org/dataplatform/

The ocean is the largest living space on our planet, and yet we know comparatively little about its inhabitants. On #WorldWildlifeDay, we're showing off some of the marine life that we are only just getting to know. These species were all discovered on recent expeditions to the Southern Ocean.

Putting the spotlight on corals. We're pleased to share our new film "Cold Water Corals" with expert Dr Erik Cordes is out today. The film features imagery from the recent South Sandwich Islands expedition with @schmidtocean.bsky.social. Watch the short film: youtu.be/Ur1Fhn7Ox1k?...

Our paper describing a new species of Pascua goby from the Coral Sea has been selected as en Editors Choice Article in Fishes. Apart from being fabulous, these fish are cool because they show that the genus has two groups of species separated by >5000km of the Pacific! www.mdpi.com/3483974 #fishes

Ever heard of gnathiids? 🤔 They're a type of isopod crustacean. The juveniles are parasitic and feed on fish (yum!). The adults are free living and can be found in a range of ocean habitats. That's Anja's speciality and she's been looking for brand new species at our recent workshop in South Africa.

Who needs lights when you are your own disco ball? Eunice sp., a polychaete worm peeks out from a glass sponge at 1,000m, the rest of its iridescent body coiled inside. Observed on the #Shinkai6500 expedition with #JAMSTEC in 2025. Expedition: oceancensus.org/expeditions/...#Shinkai6500#JAMSTEC#SundaySpecies

“And, totally objectively speaking, they just look cool as hell.” After seeing some of the species under the microscope in snowy Wilhelmshaven, we agree! Meet some of the team discovering brand new species of isopods. 🔍 oceancensus.org/small-creatu... @oceanspecies.bsky.social @sgn.one

Meet Dr Toufiek Samaai 👋 For nearly 30 years, he’s been studying marine sponges. His work has led to the discovery and description of an incredible 40+ new sponge species and several entirely new genera from South Africa and around the world.

Diego Vaz, Luke Tornabene and I caught up at the Natural History Museum to work on Eviota dwarf gobies last week. This was part of two Ocean Census species discovery awards. There are LOTS of gobies left to discover! @nhm-london.bsky.social @oceancensus.bsky.social #fishsky #fish #marinelife

Symbiosis is a way of life for many marine animals - from mutualism, where both partners benefit, to parasitism, where one benefits at the other’s expense. Some pairs are perfectly matched, others… less so. Learn more: oceancensus.org/the-perfect-...

Just wrapped up: a species discovery workshop in South Africa. The international team of taxonomists studied specimens from Nekton's First Descent Comoros expedition. Potential new sponges, corals, cephalopods, tunicates, polychaetes & isopods were studied. More: oceancensus.org/supporting-c...

New publication 🦈 Congrats to Dr Dave Ebert (Ocean Census Science Network) and authors. The study clarifies 14 distinct genetic units of guitarfishes (Acroteriobatus), resolving species boundaries and revealing restricted distributions under high fishing pressure. 👉 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

LAST DAY for the Sea Star #CoralSeaFrontiers workshop-Over 211 specimens, about 60 different species, maybe 20% of those? were undescribed! (but I did just publish a new paper on New Caledonia!) my thanks to @oceancensus.bsky.social @drtimohara.bsky.social for supporting this visit and ID workshop!

Calliderma emma has been observed by subs around Hawaii-but a key character is the many, MANY sharp spines present along the radial regions! Protection perhaps for its papulae? Now seen from the Coral Sea! #coralseafrontiers thank you @oceancensus.bsky.social @drtimohara.bsky.social

This week, a Species Discovery Workshop has begun in South Africa, hosted at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity. The international team of scientists span expertise including polychaetes, corals, sponges and cephalopods. 1/2

ABSTRACTS of a deepsea sea star, an old friend called Perissogonaster from the Coral Sea #coralseafrontiers! showing off its gorgeous plates and ornaments! thank you @oceancensus.bsky.social @drtimohara.bsky.social