Category: IMOS
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Building a national picture of Australia’s coastal waves
Waves are a fundamental component of the ocean–atmosphere system, transporting energy and momentum across the ocean and playing an important role in understanding climate variability. Accurate observations of coastal waves are critical for understanding and predicting coastal processes. Wave measurements are used to develop, validate and improve numerical models, support hazard forecasting and data assimilation,…
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IMOS Live upgraded
IMOS has launched an updated version of IMOS Live, introducing new data streams and additional layers from our near real time moorings. With this release, users can track sea surface temperatures and anomalies via the IMOS AusTemp product, a revised suite of ocean heating indicators. Users can also display hourly temperature and salinity at different…
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Making kelp observations more accessible for marine assessment
Kelp forests are important marine ecosystems along Australia’s temperate and subtropical coastlines. A new assessment-ready dataset is making observations of kelp species from marine imagery easier to access, analyse and use across research and marine management. As part of the National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Marine and Coastal Hub Project 5.9, IMOS has developed a…
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New IMOS coastal moorings strengthen ocean observations in Exmouth Gulf
Two new monitoring stations have been successfully deployed by the IMOS Estuarine and Coastal Moorings – Western Australia Facility, expanding Australia’s national coastal observing capability into one of Western Australia’s most ecologically significant, and historically under-observed, marine environments. Co-funded by the Western Australian Government, Department of Energy and Economic Diversification, the new monitoring sites will…
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National Science Week 2026: Growing ocean knowledge for all
The 2026 National Science Week theme, ‘Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all’ celebrates curiosity, learning and discovery. At IMOS, we believe the ocean is one of the best places to inspire the next generation of scientists. Ocean literacy helps students understand how the ocean influences our climate, environment and everyday lives, while building awareness…
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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…