Alex David Rogers

Science Director of REV Ocean working to secure a healthy ocean. Visiting professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Oxford & SRF Somerville College.

[Ocean Census @oceancensus]

We’re building an alliance of ocean experts to accelerate the pace of species discovery. It's just reached a major milestone.

The Ocean Census Science Network is now at 500 members 🥳🎉

Find out more about the Science Network and how to get involved 👉 https://t.co/AOzHplvR5c

[Ocean Census @oceancensus]

🙌 That’s a wrap on the #ArcticDeep 2024 #expedition!

Groundbreaking dives along The Svyatogor Ridge have unveiled secrets of the deep. Thanks to our team, partners, and the crew of the Kronprins Haakon for making this possible! 🌊🚢

[Ocean Census @oceancensus]

🌬️ Over the last few days, we've encountered some fascinating #Arctic vent #fauna!

These chemosynthetic #ecosystems create truly unique habitats that attract specialized species of shrimps 🦐, worms 🪱, and even sandworm-looking isopods! 🦀.

[Ocean Census @oceancensus]

🇦🇷 We’re thrilled to have Dr Pamela Rivadeneira on board #ArcticDeep.

Pamela’s #research has focused on the #diversity and reproduction of deep-sea starfish, and her career has seen her describe a new genus and new #species.

We’re excited to learn from her expertise!

[Ocean Census @oceancensus]

@rev_ocean @NipponZaidan @nektonmission @UiTNorgesarktis @AlexDavidRogers @Havforskningen @GiulianaPanier2 Check the latest voyage update ➡️ https://t.co/RIfIFo0WzK

[Ocean Census @oceancensus]

After dropping through 3000m of water, @rev_ocean's ROV lands within meters of its target.

🌊 These vents serve as unique islands in the abyss, home to incredibly unique species.

@NipponZaidan @nektonmission @UiTNorgesarktis @AlexDavidRogers @Havforskningen @GiulianaPanier2

[Ocean Census @oceancensus]

🌊 A few days in and our #ArcticDeep expedition has already revealed some exciting finds!

The first push core samples from the ROV dive to 3000m on the Knipovich Ridge have returned a beautiful array of deep sea invertebrates like crinoids, sea stars, and sponges.

[Ocean Census @oceancensus]

👀 Expedition update!

We caught up with our participant scientist Jann Vendetti, who’s currently taking part in the Philippine Sea #Expedition as part of the @INTL_JAMSTEC Voyage.

Here are some the team's finds from the first few days: https://t.co/fhPJzC0kDR

[Ocean Census @oceancensus]

🇭🇰 Mark your diaries for the 17th Deep-Sea #Biology Symposium, the first to be held in Asia.

The Symposium brings together global deep-sea experts to boost #conservation.

🗓️ 12-17 January 2025
📍 @hkust

Register👉 https://t.co/lvlvSHURB5

[Alex David Rogers @AlexDavidRogers]

@Ben_Sheldon_EGI Hopefully not Tory !

[Alex David Rogers @AlexDavidRogers]

Off to the Arctic with The Nippon Foundation Nekton Ocean Census project on the RV Kronprins Haakon. Lovely to have shipmates from UiT The Arctic University of Norway and REV Ocean with us!

[Alex David Rogers @AlexDavidRogers]

Join the Ocean Census team!
https://t.co/h4MWXskNOW

[Punyasloke Bhadury @BhadPunyasloke]

Great discussion on the activities of @oceancensus with partner organizations; global equity in co-developing taxonomic expertise will be one of the long lasting legacies of this program among others and glad to be involved @AlexDavidRogers

[Simon Holmström @Simon4Nature]

We need more independent marine research. The #DeepSeaMining industry purports the deep sea as a very barren place, low in biodiversity. However, now we know there is greater biodiversity than expected, says @AlexDavidRogers at #OceanDecade24.

[Christopher Mah, @echinoblog.bsky.social @echinoblog]

@niwa_nz are finding some a bounty of possibly #deepsea new species from Bounty Trough. But remember it is places like NIWA and the TePapa museum collections where these specimens are stored allowing scientists to access & study them #taxonomytuesday https://t.co/HiOgmOOJDv

[Brit Finucci @BritFinucci]

New study on #SharksintheDark published in @ScienceMagazine finds increasing human impact to deepwater sharks and rays. 🧵

#GlobalSharkTrends
https://t.co/2rM1X9th7A
https://t.co/2B9tnqawXe

[Dr. Daniel M Moore @DanielMMoore_]

It's not just modern #shark teeth we've been finding on our expedition, but #fossil ones too!

[Ocean Census @oceancensus]

🌊 🌊 Stormy seas have hit the Bounty Trough expedition!

Waves up to five meters high and strong winds are buffeting the RV Tangaroa.

Stay anchored to our updates as we weather this storm together on our expedition! @niwa_nz @Te_Papa

#TheNipponFoundation #OceanCensus

[Ocean Census @oceancensus]

Day 10 of the Ocean Census Bounty Trough #expedition and it's all hands on deck 🚢

Whether you're in the squid squad, the coral club or love sea spider surprises, our team has some potential new finds that will rock your boat 🪸

#OceanCensus #TheNipponFoundation

[Dr Thom @ThomLinley]

Home for the next 3 weeks. More details to come tomorrow! #deepsea goodies on the way.