New database reveals the microbial genomic diversity of the Great Barrier Reef
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 28 June 2023
A new open-access database provides microbial genomic data from 48 Great Barrier Reef sites, supporting reef health monitoring and research on microbial responses to environmental and climate stressors.
Keywords: microbial genomics, Great Barrier Reef, IMOS, metagenomics, reef health, AIMS, climate impact
FishSOOP (Fisheries Ships of Opportunity): a new FRDC project collecting oceanographic data from commercial fishing vessels
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 14 August 2023
The FishSOOP project equips fishing vessels with sensors to collect real-time temperature and depth data, improving ocean observations, fisheries management, and ecosystem understanding across Australia’s coastal waters.
Keywords: FishSOOP, ocean monitoring, temperature-depth, fisheries, IMOS, real-time data, marine ecosystem
IMOS boosted by $63.5m of investment from the Australian Government
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 18 October 2023
IMOS will receive $63.5M over four years via the 2023 Research Infrastructure Investment Plan, enabling expansion into step-change observing, CoastRI, and enhanced data delivery for environmental and climate research.
Keywords: IMOS, NCRIS, research funding, ocean observing, data delivery, CoastRI, climate research
