What are Census scientist learning?
Because so little of the global ocean has been explored (less than 5 percent!), Census researchers discover something new each time they go into the field. In addition to new species, Census researchers find life in unexpected places and diversity and distribution of animals far beyond their expectations. Some troubling trends are also surfacing. Some examples include a decline in populations of top predators like tuna and shark and threatened habitats such as coral reefs and seamounts.
