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Global Cyperaceae Database now online
Added on: 2024-08-14 10:08:33 by Dekeyzer, Stefanie
Through the iSedge project, the Cyperaceae now have their dedicated online portal on the Aphia platform. ...![](https://www.marinespecies.org/images/news/Ocean Census Awards graphic 2.png)
Applications for the Ocean Census Awards are now OPEN!
Added on: 2024-07-01 11:42:42 by Dekeyzer, Stefanie
Accelerating the rate of species discovery relies on collaboration and the sharing of resources. Ocean Census are pleased to be offering two types of financial awards to contribute towards this mission. ...![](https://www.marinespecies.org/images/news/Nematoda - Oscheius_dolichura - Astrid König - Senckenberg Görlitz.jpg)
New collaboration between WoRMS and Edaphobase
Added on: 2024-06-06 13:10:51 by Dekeyzer, Stefanie
Edaphobase and WoRMS started a collaboration on the exchange of taxonomic information on soil biodiversity. ...![](https://www.marinespecies.org/images/news/Renewed collaboration FADA_WoRMS.png)
FADA and WoRMS Announce a Renewed Collaboration
Added on: 2024-06-04 13:24:41 by Vandepitte, Leen
The Freshwater Animal Diversity Assessment Initiative (FADA) is pleased to announce a renewed start and partnership with the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), managed by the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ). ...![](https://www.marinespecies.org/images/news/1_FathomNet_logo.png)
MBARI and WoRMS: Collaborating to build open datasets of ocean life with FathomNet
Added on: 2024-05-28 17:21:09 by Vandepitte, Leen
What do artificial intelligence, marine life, taxonomy, and images have in common? The answer in one word is FathomNet, but the collaboration goes way beyond that. MBARI and WoRMS team up to enhance the use of AI in marine research. ...![](https://www.marinespecies.org/images/news/Group_picture_Cnidaria.jpg)
Cnidaria editors participated in the very first WoRMS Cnidaria Workshop
Added on: 2024-05-22 17:14:04 by Dekeyzer, Stefanie
From February 27-29 2024, editors and experts on Cnidaria convened in Ostend to enhance the data and capabilities of their portals and pages in WoRMS. ...[Add] [Older news... ]
Currently in WoRMS
Accepted marine species
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Marine species names, including synonyms
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Species with image
37 399 (73% checked)