New report cards reveal baseline and shifting trends in Australia’s marine microplastic pollution
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 30 June 2025
IMOS has released annual reports (2021–2024) tracking microplastic pollution in Australian waters. These data inform national trends, hotspots, and impacts, aiding environmental policy and public awareness.
Keywords: IMOS, microplastics, marine pollution, environmental monitoring, Australia, plastic waste, ocean health
New network of coastal buoys delivering wave data around Australia
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 30 June 2025
IMOS has launched a national wave buoy network to collect real-time coastal wave and temperature data. Accessible via AusWaves, the data improves forecasts, supports planning, and aids coastal research and sustainability efforts.
Keywords: IMOS, wave buoys, coastal data, AusWaves, ocean monitoring, marine forecasts, Australia
Voyager: How do you know if a compound kills cancer cells? How is it tested?
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 May 2009
New compounds from nature are tested on cancer cells for their ability to kill them. If they selectively kill cancer cells without harming normal ones, they move to animal testing. Only then can they be called anti-cancer, not just cytotoxic.
Keywords: cancer cells, cytotoxic, anti-cancer, compound testing, drug discovery, toxicity, animal studies
