Category: IMOS
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Caring for sea Country through turtle tracking
World Ranger Day recognises and celebrates the work of Rangers around the world who care for and protect lands, waters, wildlife and cultural heritage. IMOS recognises Traditional Custodians and Elders as Australia’s first marine scientists, as well as the vital role Indigenous Rangers play in caring for sea Country through traditional knowledge, cultural practices and…
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New assessment-ready dugong dataset supports marine conservation and management
Dugongs (Dugong dugon) are an iconic marine species, and long-term monitoring plays an important role in understanding population trends and supporting marine conservation and management. As part of the National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Marine and Coastal Hub Project 5.9, IMOS AODN data engineers have developed a new assessment-ready dugong dataset, bringing together observations collected…
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Australian ocean experts come together to advance coastal and ocean prediction
More than 80 people from academia, operational agencies, government and industry gathered in nipaluna / Hobart last week for the 2026 Australian Coastal and Oceans Modelling and Observations (ACOMO) Workshop. Hosted by IMOS, ACOMO provides a national forum for the ocean modelling and observing community to share research, strengthen collaborations and identify opportunities to better…
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Working together on sea Country through ocean glider deployments
As Australia celebrates NAIDOC Week 2026 and this year’s theme, “50 Years of Deadly”, IMOS is recognising the partnerships that bring people together on sea Country. Through collaborations between Traditional Owner organisations, local operators and researchers, ocean observing activities are creating opportunities for participation, learning and shared stewardship of Australia’s marine environment. The Great Barrier…
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Bringing decades of seabird observations together in one assessment-ready dataset
Seabirds are among the most wide-ranging animals on the planet, travelling vast distances across oceans and connecting marine ecosystems across regions and hemispheres. Understanding where seabirds occur, how their distributions change over time, and how they respond to environmental pressures is critical for marine conservation and ecosystem management. As part of the National Environmental Science…
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World Microbiome Day: Tiny ocean life, big impact
World Microbiome Day is an opportunity to celebrate the microscopic organisms that underpin life on Earth, including the vast communities of microbes that help keep our oceans healthy and productive. Across Australia, the IMOS National Reference Stations provide long-term observations of marine microbial communities, helping scientists understand how these microscopic organisms vary between regions and…