 Census of Marine Life

The Census of Marine Life (CoML) was a global initiative that aimed to assess and explain the diversity, distribution, and abundance of marine life in the world's oceans. Launched in 2000 and concluding in 2010, the project involved collaboration among thousands of scientists from various disciplines and countries. The goals of the Census of Marine Life included: 1. **Cataloging Marine Species**: The project sought to identify and document marine species, many of which were previously unknown or poorly understood.