“Unveiling the Depths: 866 Mysterious New Species, Including a Guitar Shark and a Mud Dragon, Discovered in the Ocean Census!”
Ever wondered what lurks beneath the ocean’s surface, just waiting to be discovered? Well, hold onto your snorkels, because the Ocean Census has unveiled a veritable treasure trove of marine marvels! With roughly 800 intrepid researchers setting sail on ten adventurous expeditions, they’ve scoured the deep blue—unearthing an astonishing 866 species that were previously a complete mystery to science. From peculiar guitar sharks to enchanting octocorals, the discoveries not only expand our understanding of aquatic life but also bring to light the breathtaking array of diversity hidden in our oceans. Join me as we dive into this captivating exploration of the sea’s newest residents, and see how this ambitious project aims to document an impressive 100,000 new marine species in just ten years! If you’re curious to swim deeper into these fascinating findings, you can always LEARN MORE.
Roughly 800 “Ocean Census” researchers participated in 10 expeditions to every corner of the globe and uncovered a wealth of bizarre, beautiful, and singular species that were unknown until now.
The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean CensusOne of the Ocean Census rovers that helped survey our planet’s oceans and uncover more than 800 new species.
Recently, the world’s largest ocean exploration initiative announced their discovery of more than 850 new marine species found around the globe.
The Ocean Census, created two years ago by the Nippon Foundation and Nekton, has made it their mission to document 100,000 new marine species by the end of their 10-year run and to accelerate the process of identifying them.
Across 10 expeditions involving 800 researchers and supported by 400 international organizations, research facilities, and various governments, Ocean Census discovered 866 new marine species, including sharks, crabs, sponges, and corals.
Dive into these incredible new discoveries that have broadened our understanding of life in Earth’s oceans.
The Ocean Census Sets Out To Discover 100,000 New Marine Species
Launched by the Nippon Foundation and Nekton in 2023, the Ocean Census is a UN-endorsed program designed to discover more of our planet’s marine species than ever before. Despite covering more than 70% of our planet, the ocean and its wildlife remain largely mysterious.
