To better understand the needs and experiences of our community, IMOS is undertaking our annual User Satisfaction Survey. Please take a few minutes to complete this short, four question survey. 🔗 bit.ly/4h3fwcB #NCRISImpact
Integrated Marine Observing System
@imos-aus.bsky.social
IMOS operates a wide range of observing equipment throughout Australia’s vast and valuable coastal and open ocean estate. IMOS is enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).
This World Ranger Day, we're celebrating Rangers caring for Country and protecting Australia's marine environments. Together with Traditional Owners and researchers, they're tracking olive ridley turtles while collecting valuable ocean data. 🔗 bit.ly/4pLilBx
A major upgrade to the immersive Reef Life Explorer platform is providing an unprecedented window into the health of reefs inside marine protected areas, allowing users to explore decades of ecological change across protected reefs in Australia and worldwide 🔗 explorer.reeflife.org
The IMOS Governing Board has approved the IMOS Five Year Plan (2026-31). IMOS has a singular goal ➡️ To deliver benefits to Australia by undertaking systematic, sustained and scientifically-robust observations of our vast and valuable marine estate. 🔗 bit.ly/4v9ymlD #IMOS20 #NCRIS20
The 2025 IMOS Marine Microplastics Report Card is out now, providing a comprehensive summary for monitored sites in Australian waters, building on the national baseline established in 2021. 🔗 bit.ly/3T5djmW #Microplastics #NCRIS20 #IMOS20 #Ocean
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Australian Coastal and Oceans Modelling and Observations (ACOMO) Workshop. It was a great few days of collaboration, knowledge sharing and discussions Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/3RoyuzV #ACOMO2026 #IMOS20 #NCRISImpact
As Australia celebrates NAIDOC Week 2026, IMOS is recognising the partnerships that bring people together on sea Country. Read the full story here 🔗 bit.ly/4eNrqpE #NAIDOCWeek #50YearsofDeadly #IMOS20 #NCRISImpact
Today is World Microbiome Day! The perfect opportunity to celebrate the microscopic organisms that underpin life on Earth, including the vast communities of microbes that help keep our oceans healthy and productive... Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4aiGCIy #NCRISImpact #NCRIS20 #IMOS20
IMOS congratulates Dr Clive McMahon, IMOS Animal Tagging sub-Facility Lead, on being awarded the Australian Antarctic Medal for his outstanding contribution to Australia’s Antarctic Program. #NCRISImpact
Dr Natalia Ribeiro Santos, IMOS Science Officer, recently had the incredible opportunity to serve as the Co-Chief Scientist on the CAPSTAN voyage aboard CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4eNwoT6
This #WorldOceanDay, IMOS data supports the planning and monitoring of Marine Protected Areas across Australia, from tracking connectivity between MPAs to providing biodiversity data that helps protect and manage marine ecosystems. #NCRISImpact
Two recent podcasts highlight the ways IMOS is advancing our understanding of the Southern Ocean, showcasing the scale, innovation and importance of sustained ocean observations for climate research. Find them on Apple Podcasts. #NCRISImpact #SouthernOcean
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In. A call to take action every day through listening, learning and working together in genuine partnership. #NRW2026
Earlier this year, the IMOS team joined a kipli takara Bush Tucker Tour with palawa kipli at piyura kitina / Risdon Cove, learning about palawa history, culture, food and connection to Country 🖤 #NRW2026
IMOS is currently working alongside the Crocodile Islands Rangers and AIMS scientists to tag olive ridley turtles. The turtles help collect valuable oceanographic measurements, as well providing vital information about their behaviour and habitat use. #WorldTurtleDay
The annual IMOS Southern Ocean Time Series (SOTS) deployment highlights one of the long-term observing capabilities helping underpin global climate science. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/499AhPg @antarctic.bsky.social #NCRISImpact #NCRIS20 #IMOS20
A lost IMOS wave buoy has completed an unexpected journey across the Tasman Sea, and sparked a unique connection between coastal scientists and school students in New Zealand! Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/49ltBNS #IMOS20 #NCRISImpact #NCRIS20 #OceanAdventure
How is acoustic data helping #biodiversity #conservation? Prof Paul Roe shares @openecoacoustics.bsky.social + how NCRIS-funded ARDC, @atlasoflivingaus.bsky.social & @tern-aus.bsky.social are supporting better monitoring & decision-making for #conservation. #NCRISImpact #NCRIS20
As we continue our 20th anniversary stories, we’re highlighting how IMOS underpins global climate science by validating satellite measurements of sea level to sub-centimetre precision. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4tQ8KdW #NCRISImpact #IMOS20 #NCRIS20
