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Closing the WoRMS 15th anniversary celebrations with an opinion paper
Added on: 2024-09-05 09:45:17 by Vandepitte, Leen
In follow-up of the 10th anniversary paper on WoRMS, the Data Management Team is proud to present a paper celebrating the 15th anniversary of WoRMS: "The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) through the looking glass: insights from the Data Management Team in light of the crystal anniversary of WoRMS". ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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). ...
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. ...[Add] [Older news... ]
Currently in WoRMS
Accepted marine species
246 958 (98% checked)
Marine species names, including synonyms
512 273
Species with image
37 728 (73% checked)
