The Animal-Borne Ocean Sensors network recognised as an essential component of the Global Ocean Observing System.
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 18 November 2021
The AniBOS network, co-led by IMOS, uses animal-borne sensors to collect ocean data from remote regions, supporting ocean observing efforts. It’s now a GOOS network and UN Decade of Ocean Science Decade Action.
Keywords: AniBOS, IMOS, ocean observing, animal sensors, GOOS, UN Ocean Decade, marine science
IMOS Ningaloo mooring provides valuable data for monitoring the Leeuwin Current
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 29 November 2021
IMOS data from the Ningaloo mooring near North West Cape is now available. It monitors temperature, salinity, and currents to assess Leeuwin Current strength and supports long-term reef and ecosystem studies in this vital marine region.
Keywords: IMOS, Ningaloo mooring, Leeuwin Current, ocean monitoring, marine heatwave, AODN Portal, ecosystem data
IMOS brings together shallow reef survey data into a new centralised database
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 30 November 2021
The National Reef Monitoring Network dataset, now on the AODN Portal, combines 30+ years of global reef survey data from nearly 4,000 sites to support marine research, conservation, and environmental reporting.
Keywords: reef monitoring, marine biodiversity, AODN, IMOS, Reef Life Survey, global datasets, environmental reporting
