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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · 29m

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

Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · 2d

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

Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · 5d

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

Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · 14d

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · 16d

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

Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · 21d

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · 23d

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · 27d

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Sep 5

This Sunday is #NationalThreatenedSpeciesDay 🦈 We’re highlighting the grey nurse shark, critically endangered on Australia’s east coast.

Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4p61LeH

#NCRISImpact

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Aug 14

IMOS is looking forward to contributing to the Australian Society for Fish Biology Annual Conference 2025 🐠

Full conference details 🔗 asfbconference.org.au

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Aug 9

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

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Integrated Marine Observing System @imos-aus.bsky.social · Jul 30

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

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