On 27 July 2011, the International Cosmos Prize committee announced the Census of Marine Life Scientific Steering Committee as the recipient of the 2011 International Cosmos Prize. Established in 1993 to commemorate Expo 90 in Osaka, Japan, the International Cosmos Prize aims to advance the basic concept of Expo 90, “The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Mankind.” The prize, which may be awarded to an individual or team, consists of a commendation, a medallion, and a monetary reward, currently 40 million yen ($500,000 US). It is awarded during a ceremony held in autumn, at which the individual or team delivers a commemorative lecture and takes part in a symposium held in their honor. Ian Poiner, Fred Grassle, Myriam Sibuet, Victor Gallardo, and Jesse Ausubel have been invited to represent the Steering Committee and the entire Census community at the ceremony 18 October 2011. The prize is a great honor for the 2,700 scientists as well as sponsors, and partners of the Census of Marine Life. For more information, see the press release at https://www.expo-cosmos.or.jp/whatsnew/2011jyusyo_e.pdf