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

Ocean Exchange is seeking applications for the 2025 Neptune Awards 🐟 Awards will be given to solutions that enhance our understanding of the ocean and reduce human impact on marine resources, while promoting sustainable use. Applications close May 30 2025 🔗 bit.ly/4jJmyRN

AMSA early bird registrations close 2 May 🐟 Join us for the IMOS Data Workshop at the 2025 Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) Conference and dive into cutting-edge ocean data. Register now 🔗 bit.ly/3FSUahG

The Biological Ocean Observer brings together insights from IMOS platforms across Australia, making it easy to track seasonal and long-term trends in marine life such as phytoplankton, zooplankton, larval fish, and microbes 🔗 bit.ly/3QXPObo #NCRISImpact

Mark Rehbein, IMOS AODN Director, recently travelled to Colombia to attend the International Ocean Data Conference and participate in the 28th session of the IOC Committee on International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE-28).

Get your research on RV Investigator! CSIRO is inviting Australian researchers to apply for fully funded grants of sea time on #RVInvestigator in 2027-28 for projects of national benefit. Find out more and apply at mnf.csiro.au

The IMOS Southern Ocean Time Series team are currently on the CSIRO Research Vessel Investigator to deploy our deep water moorings. Learn more about the deep-sea sediment traps that help study the transfer of carbon & nutrients to the ocean interior via sinking particles in this article 👇

📅 9 am (AEDT), Friday 11 April | Online Join the @ardc.edu.au for an overview of the benefits of participating in the upcoming International Data Week. It's free to join, but registration is essential. 🔗Learn more + register now > ow.ly/MCz350VwcHG

The IMOS Animal Tracking Facility has collected 175.3 million detections of tagged animals across 178 aquatic species in our database! Thank you to our partners, whose collaboration is essential for the long-term sustainability of marine animal tracking efforts. #NCRISImpact

The Integrated Marine Observing System (@imos-aus.bsky.social) WA node meeting is next Tues 14th 1.30-3.00 pm Registration is free events.humanitix.com/2025-wa-imos... Keep updated with members and IMOS director Dr. Michelle Heupel

Join us at the 2025 Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) Conference for the IMOS Data Workshop and explore high-quality, open ocean data and tools that support your marine research. Register now, and help us tailor the workshop to best suit your needs 🔗 bit.ly/3FSUahG

The first IMOS-endorsed practice under this new Ocean Best Practices System (OBPS) process, a QA/QC document from our Animal Tagging Facility, has successfully undergone an independent expert review! 🔗 bit.ly/4hL1dWM #NCRISImpact

IMOS Executive Director, Michelle Heupel, has attended the UN Ocean Decade Advisory Board meeting at the International Maritime Organisation in London. A report on the meeting will be available soon on the UN Ocean Decade website. @unoceandecade.bsky.social

The CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator heads off on its annual scientific voyage to recover and deploy the IMOS Southern Ocean Time Series Observatory moorings 👏 Follow the voyage livestream here 🔗 bit.ly/3QMi3cZ #NCRISImpact

Researchers identify a new fundamental rule governing how ecosystems are assembled, that reveals how and why biomass increases with the number of species. Read the paper 🔗 bit.ly/4iEWSWy #NCRISImpact