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
Revealing the secrets of kingfish migration
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 23 May 2025
IMOS's national acoustic tracking network is revealing extensive yellowtail kingfish movements across state borders, highlighting the need for unified fisheries management. Collaborative research is key to sustainable marine species insights.
Keywords: IMOS, kingfish, acoustic telemetry, fisheries management, marine tracking, cross-jurisdiction, collaboration
