IMOS welcomes new Queensland Government funding to extend our observations in the region
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 5 June 2020
$3.5M in RICF funding will support IMOS-led research in Queensland, including microbial genome mapping, fish movement tracking, and wave monitoring to enhance marine knowledge and management along the Great Barrier Reef.
Keywords: IMOS, RICF, microbial genomes, fish tracking, wave monitoring, Great Barrier Reef, marine research
Decade of IMOS ocean glider data reveals a unique water transport process along Australia’s continental shelf
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 17 June 2020
UWA scientists discovered a globally unique winter phenomenon where dense coastal waters sink and flow offshore, transporting heat, salt, and pollutants—revealed using over a decade of IMOS ocean glider data.
Keywords: dense water, IMOS, ocean gliders, coastal transport, winter, UWA, Australia
Preparations continue for the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 9 August 2020
The IMOS Altimetry Validation sub-Facility joins the global SWOT Science Team, supporting the upcoming satellite mission with precise sea surface height data from Bass Strait using GNSS-equipped buoys and sensors.
Keywords: SWOT, IMOS, satellite altimetry, GNSS, Bass Strait, ocean monitoring, sea surface height
