National data infrastructure serves up in-situ wave observations
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 29 May 2023
IMOS and ARDC have unified in-situ wave data from multiple sectors into a national, standardised collection, improving access and quality for stakeholders via the AODN Portal.
Keywords: IMOS, wave data, AODN, ARDC, ocean observations, in-situ, standardisation
Update from Queensland’s IMOS Acoustic Telemetry Array
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 14 June 2023
IMOS has expanded its acoustic telemetry array along Queensland’s coast, enabling tracking of 812 marine animals and 2M+ detections to inform conservation, fisheries, and shark safety through better understanding of species movements.
Keywords: Queensland, shark monitoring, species movement, conservation
High frequency radar observations of the Ningaloo Current
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 21 June 2023
IMOS has installed HF ocean radar at Ningaloo to monitor the cool-water Ningaloo Current and its interaction with the Leeuwin Current, aiding coral reef protection through real-time surface current data up to 150 km offshore.
Keywords: IMOS, Ningaloo Current, Leeuwin Current, ocean radar, HF radar, coral reef, upwelling
