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. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4nx45tb

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

Not your typical Halloween costume 👻 Meet Christina Schallenberg, IMOS Biogeochemical Argo Facility Lead. Dressed as a zooplankton fecal pellet, this is the perfect time to share her profile! Learn more about the sub-Facility 🔗 bit.ly/4mzh0KS #NCRISImpact #BehindTheData

IMOS and partners are working with Tiwi Rangers to track endangered olive ridley turtles and better understand their movements and nesting habitats in the Tiwi Islands. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4nZBn5b #NCRISImpact

Registrations for the Forum for Operational Oceanography (FOO) 2025 close Friday 17 October. Places are limited so secure your spot 🔗 bit.ly/4oWaiks #FOO2025

A new pCO₂ system has been commissioned and is being deployed on the RSV Nuyina and will provide valuable insights into how much atmospheric CO₂ is absorbed by the ocean each year. Learn more bit.ly/4pZYldR. @antarctic.bsky.social

Registrations for FOO 2025 are closing soon! The Forum for Operational Oceanography (FOO) 2025 will take place on 19–20 November 2025 in Fremantle, WA. Registration close Friday 17 October. Places are limited so secure your spot 🔗 bit.ly/4oWaiks #FOO2025

Behind the Data 🎤 Peter Oke leads the IMOS Argo Facility, where he’s responsible for deploying and managing Australia’s contribution to the international Argo program. Learn more about the Facility 🔗 bit.ly/3KWSkP2 #NCRISImpact #BehindTheData

Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment maps climate risks to people, ecosystems, and industries. IMOS data supported 46 publications guiding adaptation and resilience planning. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4nS4KpQ #NCRISImpact

IMOS is producing a comprehensive national seagrass mega-dataset, which will soon be available through the new Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN) Portal. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/3IAmTtm

Join us at FOO 2025 🐋 Our second keynote is Arani Chandrapavan (fisheries scientist, climate and marine heatwave specialist) who will be presenting on the 2025 WA marine heatwave. Register now 🔗 bit.ly/4oWaiks #FOO2025

Rising marine extremes demand rapid response. IMOS is using ocean gliders & a national science network to deliver near real-time insights on heatwaves, floods & storms -knowledge to protect ecosystems, fisheries & coastal communities. 🔗 bit.ly/3KmJrhv #NCRISimpact

Australia’s National Reference Stations (NRS) provide long-term baseline data to understand how climate change and variability affect our coastal seas. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4ncwx4g #NCRISImpact

FOO 2025 is just around the corner. The program is now available and includes a keynote from Katrina Maguire (Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water) on Australia’s first Sustainable Ocean Plan. Places are limited, so book now 🔗 bit.ly/4oWaiks #FOO2025

IMOS data in the spotlight 🔦 Argo has transformed ocean monitoring over 25 years. OneArgo now aims to cover the full ocean, polar regions, and biogeochemistry. Read the paper 🔗 bit.ly/46wsCt8 #NCRISImpact

This week in our Behind the Data series, we introduce Haifeng Zhang, who leads the IMOS Sea Surface Temperature Sensors for Australian Vessels sub-Facility 🎤 Learn more about the Facility 🔗 bit.ly/4m96VDZ #NCRISImpact

We are looking for an Office Coordinator to support the IMOS AODN team in delivering high-impact, data-driven projects that contribute to Australia’s marine research capabilities. 🔗 bit.ly/3VHfTxu

Join us in Walyalup / Fremantle on 19–20 November for the Forum for Operational Oceanography. This year’s program features keynote talks from Katrina Maguire and Arani Chandrapavan. Places are limited, so register now 🔗 bit.ly/4oWaiks

This Sunday is #NationalThreatenedSpeciesDay 🦈 We’re highlighting the grey nurse shark, critically endangered on Australia’s east coast. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4p61LeH #NCRISImpact @drrossdwyer.bsky.social

We welcome Dr Paulo Calil from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) into the leadership team of the Queensland Node. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4phwO7E

Bringing ocean science to the community 🦭 Visitors to Lights Beach near Denmark in Western Australia can now explore the story of the Leeuwin Current through this interpretive sign. Visit IMOS OceanCurrent to view ocean conditions around Australia. #NCRISImpact

Registration is now open for the Forum for Operational Oceanography (FOO) 2025! This forum continues our tradition of bringing together experts, innovators, and practitioners to discuss advancements and challenges in operational oceanography. 🔗 bit.ly/4oWaiks

Need a new t-shirt? Camping mug? Cooler bag? Complete the short NCRIS user satisfaction survey, and go in the draw to win an IMOS prize pack. 🔗 bit.ly/3J5RqPu

For nearly two decades, IMOS has played a critical role in creating ocean information. Here are some highlights of our journey… Read the IMOS Strategy 2025-2035 on the website. #NCRISImpact

Tell us what you think and you could win an IMOS gift pack! The Department of Education needs to annually report on user satisfaction of NCRIS Capabilities, including IMOS. Take the short survey 🔗 bit.ly/3J5RqPu #NCRISImpact

As National Science Week 2025 wraps up, we’re diving deep to uncover nature’s hidden language. Learn more about the many ways IMOS collects critical marine data. 🔗 bit.ly/4mxjNVk #NCRISImpact

IMOS is looking forward to contributing to the Australian Society for Fish Biology Annual Conference 2025 🐠 Full conference details 🔗 asfbconference.org.au

This National Science Week, we’re decoding the ocean’s hidden language, one ‘ping’ at a time. Learn more about the many ways IMOS collects critical marine data. 🔗 bit.ly/4mxjNVk #NCRISImpact

Happy National Science Week! 🎉 From the coast to the deep sea, IMOS Facilities like Acoustic Telemetry and Argo Floats are providing vital data to understand and protect marine life and ecosystems in a changing climate. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4mxjNVk #NationalScienceWeek2025 #NCRISImpact

Each year the Department of Education reports on user satisfaction of National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) Capabilities. If you use IMOS infrastructure or data, please take a few minutes to complete this short, four question survey. 🔗 bit.ly/3J5RqPu

IMOS helps monitor and understand ocean conditions and trends at national, regional, and global levels 🦭

"Expendable Bathythermographs data serve many valuable scientific purposes, including improving weather forecasts and enhancing climate models." Rebecca Cowley, leader of the IMOS Expendable Bathythermographs sub-Facility 🔗 bit.ly/4lYS8w6 #NCRISImpact

IMOS is bringing together a national network of wave buoys to help understand the processes and changes driven by waves in the coastal zone 🌊 The near real-time data is easy to view and download via a new national website, AusWaves. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4l3izAJ #NCRISImpact

We were pleased to host a full-day IMOS Data Workshop ahead of AMSA 2025, with over 30 participants from across research, government, and industry 👏 All materials will be made available via the IMOS AODN GitHub repository. Thanks to all who joined and contributed to a successful day. #NCRISImpact

Celebrating NAIDOC Week and strengthening our shared ocean future 🐊 In the spirit of this year’s theme, IMOS is committed to listening, learning, and building stronger partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. #NAIDOC2025 #NAIDOCWeek #StrengthVisionLegacy

The newly released BioTIME 2.0 is the world’s largest biodiversity time-series database 🦪 Data on plankton abundance was contributed by the IMOS Southern Ocean Time Series, National Reference Stations, and Australian Plankton Survey sub-Facilities. 🔗 bit.ly/3Tnm6h9 #NCRISImpact

The International Data Week 2025 program is now out! 🖥️ Early-bird registrations close 15 July. 🔗 idw2025.org/

New report cards reveal baseline and shifting trends in Australia’s marine microplastic pollution. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/3TecZ2f #NCRISImpact

"IMOS enables us to make ongoing measurements at key locations in the Bass Strait, providing the only southern hemisphere validation for satellite altimetry." Christopher Watson, leader of the IMOS Satellite Altimetry Calibration and Validation sub-Facility 🔗 bit.ly/4nbIc3W #NCRISImpact

Mercator Ocean International and IMOS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. By working together, we’re helping ensure ocean data is open, accessible, and actionable, which supports sustainable development and informed decision-making around the world. #UNOC3 #WeAreTheOcean

The Ocean Decade Forum: Bringing together global ocean leaders 🐋 Michelle Heupel, IMOS Executive Director will be speaking during the Financing the Tide: Enabling Resources for Change session (00:45 to 01:40 AEST 12 June). Forum livestream 🔗 ow.ly/HrYm50W6a1Z #UNOC3 #OceanAction #SaveOurOcean

We're proud to share the IMOS Strategy 2025–2035 — a roadmap guiding our priorities for infrastructure, partnerships, and leadership over the next 10 years. Read it here 🔗 bit.ly/43K3ZXl #NCRISImpact #WorldOceansDay

"The IMOS Animal Tracking Facility has produced a suite of revelations about the fauna of Australia's marine estate and how it is adapting to a changing marine environment." - Rob Harcourt, IMOS Animal Tracking Facility Leader Learn more about the Facility 🔗 bit.ly/4leEW6Q

We're looking for a Program Support Officer to join the IMOS team 🐙 Play a key role in supporting the Program Manager with IMOS administration and reporting. Manage program data, streamline reports, develop insightful dashboards and more. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4kgK0GI

IMOS is proud to welcome Tonya Grant as our first Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator, who will be working with AIMS to strengthen connections with First Nations communities and ranger groups and help guide how we observe and understand Sea Country. 🔗 bit.ly/43AQKs4 #NRW2025 #BridgingNowToNext

IMOS is helping scientists track yellowtail kingfish across state borders, highlighting the need for more connected fisheries management. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/3Fsgn69 #NCRISImpact

IMOS and our operating partner, The University of Western Australia, have reached a major milestone in our ocean observation program with the launch of the 400th ocean glider mission. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/3GZ6n4V #NCRISImpact

Registrations have now closed for the IMOS Data Workshop. Thank you to everyone who registered. We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 AMSA conference.

Discover the range of freely available Australian ocean datasets that can support research, field operations, and management decisions. The AMSA IMOS Data Workshop offers an introduction to the extensive IMOS ocean data streams and guidance on how to access them. Register 🔗 bit.ly/3FSUahG