Further improvements to plankton abundance data
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 22 August 2019
IMOS released enhanced plankton datasets with derived indices from NRS and CPR samples. These include species-level data, copepod size, abundance ratios, and satellite parameters, supporting ecological research and time series analysis.
Keywords: IMOS, plankton, CPR, NRS, derived indices, zooplankton, phytoplankton
First two IMOS Biogeochemical Argo floats travelling south via the EAC
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 21 October 2019
Australia deployed its first two Biogeochemical Argo floats into the East Australian Current, equipped with sensors for key ocean variables. Early data reports are promising, supporting marine research and global monitoring efforts.
Keywords: Biogeochemical Argo, EAC, Argo floats, ocean sensors, RV Investigator, CSIRO, marine data
New release of the IMOS Toolbox is now available
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 29 October 2019
IMOS MATLAB Toolbox v2.6.1 is now available, offering automated conversion of raw ocean data to quality-controlled netCDF files. The update improves instrument support, chlorophyll data consistency, and testing, with quarterly releases planned.
Keywords: IMOS, MATLAB Toolbox, ocean data, netCDF, AODN, data processing, version 2.6.1
