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IMOS operates a wide range of observing equipment throughout Australia’s vast and valuable coastal and open ocean estate. IMOS is enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).
IMOS congratulates Pete Strutton and team on securing ARC LIEF funding for 12 new BGC-Argo floats. A fantastic outcome that will strengthen Australia’s contribution to the global Argo program and advance understanding of ocean carbon, deoxygenation, acidification and fisheries management
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Over 85% of Australians live near the coast. The new IMOS Estuarine and Coastal Moorings Facility will provide the data needed to understand and manage these changing environments.
Learn more bit.ly/48tY4Jw
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Fremantle for a vibrant and highly engaging Australian Forum for Operational Oceanography (FOO). The event brought together a strong cross-section of industry, research, management and service providers.
26.11.2025 23:00 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The 2024–25 IMOS Annual Highlights are now out, showcasing key achievements from across our program and community 🌊
🔗 bit.ly/3MkLMKQ
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Help shape the future of Australia’s research infrastructure. The NRI Issues Paper consultation survey is now open. Your input will guide the 2026 NRI Roadmap and future funding priorities.
🔗 bit.ly/4qKpVwo
Acknowledging IMOS is essential for demonstrating the real-world impact of our national marine observing system. Thank you for making sure it’s included.
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A new IMOS Environmental DNA (eDNA) sub-Facility is enhancing Australia’s capacity to monitor marine biodiversity from coastal waters to the sub-Antarctic.
Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/3LfSBNf
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Australia’s oceans are essential to our economy, lifestyle, and future. IMOS is a world-leading program playing a critical role in creating ocean information. IMOS delivers invaluable, long-term data and knowledge that deepens our understanding of marine ecosystems. #IMOSStrategy2025-2035
11.11.2025 23:00 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The National Research Infrastructure (NRI) Issues Paper consultation survey is now open. Have your say and help shape Australia’s future research infrastructure priorities as part of the 2026 NRI Roadmap process.
🔗 bit.ly/4qKpVwo
Marine predators like sharks & red bass keep remote coral reefs connected. IMOS Acoustic Telemetry maps their movements, showing how they support healthy, resilient reefs. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4nxUeDn #NCIRSImpact
05.11.2025 23:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The National Marine Science Committee (NMSC) is seeking an independent, experienced leader from across the marine science community to lead implementation of the National Marine Science Strategy 2025–2035.
Applications close 28 November 2025.
Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4nx45tb
A new IMOS Environmental DNA (eDNA) sub-Facility is expanding Australia’s capacity to monitor marine biodiversity. We’re now selecting DNA assays that determine which organisms can be detected through metabarcoding, and we want your input!
Complete the short survey here 🔗 bit.ly/49ncCLO
Not your typical Halloween costume 👻 Meet Christina Schallenberg, IMOS Biogeochemical Argo Facility Lead. Dressed as a zooplankton fecal pellet, this is the perfect time to share her profile!
Learn more about the sub-Facility 🔗 bit.ly/4mzh0KS
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IMOS and partners are working with Tiwi Rangers to track endangered olive ridley turtles and better understand their movements and nesting habitats in the Tiwi Islands.
Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4nZBn5b
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Registrations for the Forum for Operational Oceanography (FOO) 2025 close Friday 17 October.
Places are limited so secure your spot 🔗 bit.ly/4oWaiks
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A new pCO₂ system has been commissioned and is being deployed on the RSV Nuyina and will provide valuable insights into how much atmospheric CO₂ is absorbed by the ocean each year. Learn more bit.ly/4pZYldR. @antarctic.bsky.social
12.10.2025 23:01 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Registrations for FOO 2025 are closing soon!
The Forum for Operational Oceanography (FOO) 2025 will take place on 19–20 November 2025 in Fremantle, WA.
Registration close Friday 17 October.
Places are limited so secure your spot 🔗 bit.ly/4oWaiks
#FOO2025
Behind the Data 🎤
Peter Oke leads the IMOS Argo Facility, where he’s responsible for deploying and managing Australia’s contribution to the international Argo program.
Learn more about the Facility 🔗 bit.ly/3KWSkP2
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Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment maps climate risks to people, ecosystems, and industries. IMOS data supported 46 publications guiding adaptation and resilience planning.
Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4nS4KpQ
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IMOS is producing a comprehensive national seagrass mega-dataset, which will soon be available through the new Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN) Portal.
Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/3IAmTtm
Join us at FOO 2025 🐋 Our second keynote is Arani Chandrapavan (fisheries scientist, climate and marine heatwave specialist) who will be presenting on the 2025 WA marine heatwave. Register now 🔗 bit.ly/4oWaiks
#FOO2025
Rising marine extremes demand rapid response. IMOS is using ocean gliders & a national science network to deliver near real-time insights on heatwaves, floods & storms -knowledge to protect ecosystems, fisheries & coastal communities.
🔗 bit.ly/3KmJrhv
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Australia’s National Reference Stations (NRS) provide long-term baseline data to understand how climate change and variability affect our coastal seas.
Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4ncwx4g
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FOO 2025 is just around the corner.
The program is now available and includes a keynote from Katrina Maguire (Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water) on Australia’s first Sustainable Ocean Plan.
Places are limited, so book now 🔗 bit.ly/4oWaiks
#FOO2025
IMOS data in the spotlight 🔦
Argo has transformed ocean monitoring over 25 years. OneArgo now aims to cover the full ocean, polar regions, and biogeochemistry.
Read the paper 🔗 bit.ly/46wsCt8
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This week in our Behind the Data series, we introduce Haifeng Zhang, who leads the IMOS Sea Surface Temperature Sensors for Australian Vessels sub-Facility 🎤
Learn more about the Facility 🔗 bit.ly/4m96VDZ
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We are looking for an Office Coordinator to support the IMOS AODN team in delivering high-impact, data-driven projects that contribute to Australia’s marine research capabilities.
🔗 bit.ly/3VHfTxu
Join us in Walyalup / Fremantle on 19–20 November for the Forum for Operational Oceanography.
This year’s program features keynote talks from Katrina Maguire and Arani Chandrapavan.
Places are limited, so register now 🔗 bit.ly/4oWaiks
This Sunday is #NationalThreatenedSpeciesDay 🦈 We’re highlighting the grey nurse shark, critically endangered on Australia’s east coast.
Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4p61LeH
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We welcome Dr Paulo Calil from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) into the leadership team of the Queensland Node.
Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4phwO7E
