Integrated Marine Observing System - IMOS

Integrated Marine Observing System - IMOS Australia's Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) is a national collaborative infrastructure

IMOS is a collaboration of Australia's leading marine research organisations, using a network of advanced technologies to make ocean data freely available.

Dr Natalia Ribeiro Santos, IMOS Science Officer, recently had the incredible opportunity to serve as the Co-Chief Scient...
17/06/2026

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 đź”— bit.ly/4eNwoT6

CSIRO Australian-New Zealand International Scientific Drilling Consortium Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies - IMAS

10/06/2026

Professor Moninya Roughan from the University of New South Wales studies the circulation and dynamics of the East Australian Current, and how the ocean is warming.

NCRIS-funded research infrastructure has been fundamental to Moninya’s research.

IMOS is a national program that helps monitor and understand ocean conditions with a range of equipment and Moninya leads the the IMOS NSW Moorings sub-Facility. These moorings provide long-term time series of ocean temperature and currents.

More recently Moninya has led the IMOS Fishing Vessels as Ships of Opportunity sub-Facility called FishSOOP. FishSOOP partners with the commercial fishing industry to collect ocean temperature data from their fishing vessels operating around the country to help improve our understanding of Australia’s changing oceans.

Moninya’s research uses the data collected from a range of IMOS equipment as well as ocean measurements collected on voyages aboard CSIRO’s Marine National Facility – the research vessel (RV) Investigator.

Using the ocean data, Moninya runs ocean modelling programs models from the ACCESS-NRI using the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) supercomputers, to predict future ocean conditions.

The ocean modelling is helping researchers and decision-makers better understand and prepare for the impacts of climate change on Australia's marine environment.

This work is made possible thanks to support from the Australian Government Department of Education’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).


CSIRO National Computational Infrastructure

This World Ocean Day, the global focus is on creating strong Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for our blue planet.IMOS data...
08/06/2026

This World Ocean Day, the global focus is on creating strong Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for our blue planet.

IMOS data has supported the planning and monitoring of State and Commonwealth marine protected areas throughout Australia. In particular, information from the IMOS Acoustic Telemetry Facility has improved understanding of connectivity between MPAs, while the IMOS Benthic Monitoring Facility routinely provide biodiversity data.

Internationally, IMOS information has supported the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) framework for monitoring biodiversity in protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures.

Long-term ocean observations are critical to protecting and managing Australia’s marine ecosystems.

Reflections on 20 years of IMOS.
05/06/2026

Reflections on 20 years of IMOS.

Two recent podcasts highlight the ways IMOS is advancing our understanding of the Southern Ocean.On the South Pole podca...
03/06/2026

Two recent podcasts highlight the ways IMOS is advancing our understanding of the Southern Ocean.

On the South Pole podcast, Dr Clive McMahon explains how southern elephant seals are equipped with sensors to collect real-time ocean data in remote and ice-covered regions.

On the ConnectSci podcast, Dr Elizabeth Shadwick discusses the long-running Southern Ocean Time Series south of Tasmania, a deep-ocean observatory revealing how the ocean absorbs and stores heat and carbon.

Together, these conversations showcase the scale, innovation and importance of sustained ocean observations for climate research.

Find them on Apple Podcasts.

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In. A call to take action every day through listening, learning a...
01/06/2026

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.

Earlier this year, the IMOS team had the privilege of joining a kipli takara Bush Tucker Tour with palawa kipli at piyur...
27/05/2026

Earlier this year, the IMOS team had the privilege of joining a kipli takara Bush Tucker Tour with palawa kipli at piyura kitina / Risdon Cove. It was a valuable opportunity to learn more about palawa history, culture, food and connection to Country.

As we mark National Reconciliation Week, we reflect on the importance of listening, learning and building meaningful relationships through experiences that deepen our understanding of First Nations people.

Thank you to the team at kipli for such a generous and memorable experience.

Reflections on 20 years of IMOS.
25/05/2026

Reflections on 20 years of IMOS.

The IMOS Animal Tracking Facility are currently working alongside the Crocodile Islands Rangers and Australian Institute...
23/05/2026

The IMOS Animal Tracking Facility are currently working alongside the Crocodile Islands Rangers and Australian Institute of Marine Science scientists to tag olive ridley turtles. The turtles help collect valuable oceanographic measurements, as well as providing vital information about their behaviour and habitat use.

This olive ridley turtle was tagged yesterday at Gurriba Island and named Raya by the Crocodile Islands Rangers, who name the tagged turtles after female family members.

On World Turtle Day, we recognise the importance of collaborative monitoring to help protect this remarkable marine species and the environments they depend on.



Crocodile Islands Rangers Sydney Institute of Marine Science Australian Institute of Marine Science

As IMOS continues sharing stories from its 20th anniversary year, the annual IMOS Southern Ocean Time Series (SOTS) depl...
22/05/2026

As IMOS continues sharing stories from its 20th anniversary year, the annual IMOS Southern Ocean Time Series (SOTS) deployment highlights one of the long-term observing capabilities helping underpin global climate science.

Today the team return home after retrieving the mooring and deploying its replacement — a complex operation that, in rough Southern Ocean conditions, is no easy feat!

Learn more đź”— bit.ly/499AhPg

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