The Ocean Census, the world’s largest initiative dedicated to accelerating the discovery of marine species, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Taxonomy and Event Awards. These funding allocations recognize outstanding applications that demonstrate significant potential to contribute to the discovery and description of new marine species.

With a total fund of $65,000, the awards will help recipients overcome financial barriers related to fieldwork, specimen preparation, publication and event/conference attendance.

The inaugural Ocean Census Taxonomy Awards have been granted to 11 early-, mid-, and senior-career researchers from Germany, the U.S., Japan, Peru, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. The awardees specialize in a diverse groups of marine organisms, including Octocorals (Anthozoa), Chondrichthyans (sharks) and Holothurians (sea cucumbers).

The Ocean Census Taxonomy Awards provide funding ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 to taxonomists and scientists within the Ocean Census Science Network.

See the awards recipients here.