Ocean census, marine life

Ambitious effort to document marine life reveals 866 new species and counting
Over a 16-month period, divers, underwater submersibles and remotely operated vehicles found 886 marine species that have all been deemed new to science.
Ocean census project reveals over 800 new species of ocean life
RECENT discoveries have identified 866 new marine species, including sharks, lobsters, corals, and deep-sea sponges, as part of a significant global initiative aimed at enhancing ocean exploration. New species previously unknown to science are being discovered from the ocean's depths,
Ocean Census project identifies more than 800 new marine species
Scientists working with the Ocean Census have discovered more than 800 new marine species over the past two years. It’s part of a decade-long project trying to expand what we know about life under the sea.
Over 850 New Marine Species Discovered In Global Mission To Explore Our Earth's Ocean Life
A total of 866 new marine species have been discovered in just 16 months by the Nippon Foundation–Nekton Ocean Census as they embark on the world's most extensive mission to discover ocean life. Among the new-found critters are the good,
Scientists identify more than 800 new species in global Ocean Census
By Shanna Hanbury The Ocean Census project has identified 866 new marine species, many from the deep seas, less than two years since its launch. The project announced its findings on March 10, marking the first phase of its goal to document 100,
"Guitar shark" and snail with venomous "harpoons" among 866 new marine species discovered in ocean
New species of shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, bamboo coral, water bear, octocoral, and shrimp were just some of the marine ...
A fiery collision in the North Sea has raised fears of an environmental disaster. Here’s what we know
Fears are mounting of a potential environmental disaster off the coast of Britain after a cargo ship smashed into an oil ...
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Mar. 4, 2025 — Researchers have discovered that what was previously thought to be a unique seaweed species of bladderwrack for the Baltic Sea is in fact a giant clone of common bladderwrack ...
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North Sea Oil Tanker Explodes After Collision, Spelling "Devastating Consequences" For Marine Life
An oil tanker explosion in the North Sea leaves one dead and has triggered an environmental disaster in its wake.
Marine ecologist warns of ‘tipping point’ if overharvesting of sea life from Auckland beaches continues
A marine ecologist warns there could be “some sort of tipping point” if damage from over-harvesting sea life from beaches ...
How bad could the North Sea tanker collision be for the environment?
An environmental group in the U.K. says the North Sea tanker collision could become a "disaster in really important protected ...
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Swimming with sea turtles: A marine adventure to remember
Swimming with sea turtles offers a unique opportunity to interact with marine life in their natural environment. These gentle ...