Partners are fundamental to the success of IMOS.  They provide the observing capability.  They invest in the program (both cash and in-kind), use the observations and data to undertake research, and apply the observations and data to deliver societal benefit. 

There are various types of IMOS Partners: 

• Operating Institutions
• Operational Partners
• International Collaborators
• GOOS Regional Alliances
• Investors
• Research Partnerships