Founding partners

Our Alliance

The Network

Ocean Census is a global collaborative initiative, an open network combining philanthropy, government and business with science, media and civil society. The larger the network and the more we work together, the more we can achieve.

Science partners collaborate on species discovery, technology development and advocating for the protection of ocean life.

Our expeditionary partners support marine operations with vessels, subsea technology and logistics.

Our media partners help amplify the story of ocean life to inspire public and policy awareness and action.

We work with and on behalf of governments of ocean nations to undertake expeditions, species discovery, public engagement and knowledge exchange.

Business partners and philanthropy provide funding, in-kind support and expertise to support and scale the initiative.

Founding partners

The Nippon Foundation, the largest non-profit foundation in Japan that was established in 1962 for the purpose of carrying out philanthropic activities in areas that extend from eradicating leprosy, providing free education, food security, and above all, issues that surround the marine environment and maritime safety.

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Nekton is a UK, charitable, marine research and conservation institute. Nekton’s mission is to accelerate the scientific exploration and protection of the ocean through large-scale, expeditionary programmes and targeted initiatives – that combine science, story-telling and equity.

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The Alliance so far

Become a partner

Ocean Census is an open network of organisations combining philanthropy, business, government, media and civil society who have a shared purpose to discover and protect ocean life. Please get in touch if you would like to join the alliance.

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