How long is the census?
a decade
And what type of life did the census study?
sea life
Where did scientists find bulbous tunicates?
In deep icy waters under Antarctica
And was it a plant or an animal?
an underground animal
What is this research effor called?
the Census of Marine Life.
How many scientists are involved in this research collaboration?
2,000
Who helps manage the project?
Bob Gagosian
What position does he hold in his organization?
President, CEO
And what is the name of that organization?
the Consortium for Ocean Leadership.
What small item have they placed on lots of underwater sea life?
small markers
And what purpose do these markers serve?
to track migration routes and places they gather
What is the average depth of the sea floor?
a depth of 4, 000 meters
How many new sea animals have been found since the project started?
5,300