National Science Week 2024
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 1 August 2024
For National Science Week, IMOS celebrates researchers Hunter Forbes and Belinda Goddard, who use IMOS data to study reef ecology and kingfish behaviour, inspired by a love for the ocean and driven by a passion for discovery and collaboration.
Keywords: National Science Week, IMOS data, marine research, reef monitoring, kingfish, ocean science, collaboration
New Surface Waves feature on IMOS OceanCurrent
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 24 September 2024
A new IMOS OceanCurrent feature lets users view wave buoy time series data directly from the map—proving vital during events like August’s storms, when Cape Sorell buoy recorded waves up to ~18m high on Tasmania’s west coast.
Keywords: IMOS, wave buoys, OceanCurrent, wave data, extreme weather, Cape Sorell, marine monitoring
IMOS OceanCurrent wave tool monitors high waves from TC Alfred
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 7 March 2025
IMOS wave data and satellite imagery captured rare simultaneous wave fields from TCs Bianca, Alfred, and Seru. TC Alfred brought extreme waves up to 15 m to SEQ, stressing coasts. SAR data and buoys provided vital real-time insights.
Keywords: IMOS, Tropical Cyclone Alfred, wave buoys, satellite SAR, extreme weather, coastal impact, OceanCurrent
