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
Application of IMOS data to analysis and conclusions in the 2022 IPCC working group II report
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 30 March 2022
The 2022 IPCC report cites 64 IMOS-supported publications, highlighting IMOS data’s value in understanding and adapting to climate change impacts, from ocean warming to coastal threats and biodiversity loss.
Keywords: IMOS, IPCC, climate change, ocean data, adaptation, sea level rise, biodiversity
