New data product, remora, will help integrate IMOS animal tracking data with environmental and oceanographic observations
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 30 November 2021
IMOS developed remora, an R package for integrating animal tracking data with oceanographic observations, enabling quality control and environmental analysis of marine species movements using acoustic and other tracking data.
Keywords: animal tracking, acoustic telemetry, remora, R package, IMOS, ocean data integration, marine science
IMOS low-cost wave buoys capture extreme events during pilot project
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 17 December 2021
IMOS tested Spotter wave buoys across Australia, confirming their accuracy and durability in extreme conditions. The project supports broader use of low-cost wave monitoring for research and operational needs.
Keywords: IMOS, wave measurement, low-cost technology, QA/QC, marine heatwave, extreme waves
IMOS data a major contributor in determining the ocean’s role in the Global Carbon Budget
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 21 December 2021
Australia, via IMOS, provided one-third of key data on Southern Ocean CO₂ uptake for the 2021 Global Carbon Budget. This data is crucial to tracking ocean carbon sinks and understanding climate change impacts.
Keywords: IMOS, carbon budget, Southern Ocean, CO₂ uptake, SOCAT, ocean acidification
