IMOS Manuals discoverable through Ocean Best Practices
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 25 July 2019
The Ocean Best Practices System (OBPS) offers a centralized, open-access repository for standardized ocean observing methods. IMOS contributes QA/QC documents to support reproducibility and improve global ocean observation practices.
Keywords: Ocean Best Practices, OBPS, IMOS, QA/QC, ocean observing, data standards, IODE
Further improvements to plankton abundance data
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 22 August 2019
IMOS released enhanced plankton datasets with derived indices from NRS and CPR samples. These include species-level data, copepod size, abundance ratios, and satellite parameters, supporting ecological research and time series analysis.
Keywords: IMOS, plankton, CPR, NRS, derived indices, zooplankton, phytoplankton
First two IMOS Biogeochemical Argo floats travelling south via the EAC
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 21 October 2019
Australia deployed its first two Biogeochemical Argo floats into the East Australian Current, equipped with sensors for key ocean variables. Early data reports are promising, supporting marine research and global monitoring efforts.
Keywords: Biogeochemical Argo, EAC, Argo floats, ocean sensors, RV Investigator, CSIRO, marine data
