Integrated Marine Observing System

Building on that foundation, IMOS’ second decade focused on expanding capability, strengthening partnerships, and translating ocean data into real-world impact.

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From a bold idea to a nationally coordinated research infrastructure, IMOS’ first decade laid the foundations for open, integrated marine observing across Australia.

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The AMSA IMOS symposium will highlight 20 years of research enabled by Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System, including work that informs management and policy.

Submit an abstract and contribute to science with real-world impact.

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IMOS and AIMS Indigenous Partnerships staff travelled across East Arnhem Land to connect with sea ranger groups on Country, opening new conversations about monitoring, training and future collaboration in sea Country management.

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Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Join us as we celebrate the inspiring women scientists of IMOS and meet Miwa Takahashi and Antonia Cooper.

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Kicking off our 20th anniversary stories, we’re celebrating a huge milestone at CSIRO’s Oceanographic Calibration Facility, which has just calibrated its 10,000th instrument — the IMOS National Reference Station at Maria Island, Tasmania!

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Submit an abstract to the IMOS Symposium at AMSA 2026 and showcase marine science with real-world impact. 🔗 bit.ly/4taecZb

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This year we’re celebrating 20 years of IMOS and the incredible Facilities and people behind two decades of sustained marine observing! 🎉

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We have developed a range of tutorials, libraries and code examples to help you access, analyse and visualise IMOS data.

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The IMOS Australian Ocean Data Network connects people with trusted marine and climate data from across Australia.

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Subscribe to the IMOS newsletter to stay up-to-date with the latest data releases, research insights and community highlights.

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Explore a range of ocean information resources designed to help researchers, decision-makers and communities connect with and use IMOS data.

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Happy holidays! We can’t wait to share the milestone of 20 years of IMOS with you in the year ahead 🎉

The IMOS office will be closed on 25 December and reopen on 2 January.

Meet the new Ocean Decade Advisory Board, co-chaired by Dr Michelle Heupel, IMOS Executive Director 🌊

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Congratulations UNSW!

Congratulations to the IMOS Ocean Glider Facility team for receiving the University of Western Australia 2025 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Technical Support Excellence.

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We will continually work to understand end-user needs to meet our objective to create societal benefit for Australia 🩵

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IMOS is delighted to share a new Science Expert Voices article from Dr Patricia Miloslavich highlighting the importance of the UN Ocean Decade and recognising IMOS as “an exemplary model of an integrated national observing system.”

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IMOS congratulates Pete Strutton and team on securing ARC LIEF funding for 12 new BGC-Argo floats. A fantastic outcome that will strengthen Australia’s contribution to the global Argo program and advance understanding of ocean carbon, deoxygenation, acidification and fisheries management

Over 85% of Australians live near the coast. The new IMOS Estuarine and Coastal Moorings Facility will provide the data needed to understand and manage these changing environments.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Fremantle for a vibrant and highly engaging Australian Forum for Operational Oceanography (FOO). The event brought together a strong cross-section of industry, research, management and service providers.

The 2024–25 IMOS Annual Highlights are now out, showcasing key achievements from across our program and community 🌊

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Help shape the future of Australia’s research infrastructure. The NRI Issues Paper consultation survey is now open. Your input will guide the 2026 NRI Roadmap and future funding priorities.

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Acknowledging IMOS is essential for demonstrating the real-world impact of our national marine observing system. Thank you for making sure it’s included.

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A new IMOS Environmental DNA (eDNA) sub-Facility is enhancing Australia’s capacity to monitor marine biodiversity from coastal waters to the sub-Antarctic.

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Australia’s oceans are essential to our economy, lifestyle, and future. IMOS is a world-leading program playing a critical role in creating ocean information. IMOS delivers invaluable, long-term data and knowledge that deepens our understanding of marine ecosystems. #IMOSStrategy2025-2035

The National Research Infrastructure (NRI) Issues Paper consultation survey is now open. Have your say and help shape Australia’s future research infrastructure priorities as part of the 2026 NRI Roadmap process.

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Marine predators like sharks & red bass keep remote coral reefs connected. IMOS Acoustic Telemetry maps their movements, showing how they support healthy, resilient reefs. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4nxUeDn #NCIRSImpact

The National Marine Science Committee (NMSC) is seeking an independent, experienced leader from across the marine science community to lead implementation of the National Marine Science Strategy 2025–2035.

Applications close 28 November 2025.

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A new IMOS Environmental DNA (eDNA) sub-Facility is expanding Australia’s capacity to monitor marine biodiversity. We’re now selecting DNA assays that determine which organisms can be detected through metabarcoding, and we want your input!

Complete the short survey here 🔗 bit.ly/49ncCLO