“The project will develop near real-time indicators of the ocean's response to our efforts to reduce emissions, thus providing governments with the evidence that reductions in emissions are working." — Prof Nathan Bindoff, AAPP/University of Tasmania aappartnership.org.au/university-win…

A study of sea salt in Antarctic snowfall reveals Australia could face more devastating bushfires than in 2020's Black Summer! "Buried in the ice is a warning. We need to plan for bushfire seasons worse than the Black Summer," said lead author Dr Danielle Udy tinyurl.com/Of-fire-and-ice

Researchers have found compelling evidence that intense summer marine heatwaves play a significant role in the decline of vital marine species like corals, kelps & seagrasses - and it can result in widespread ecosystem collapse & declines in biodiversity. doi.org/10.1038/s41467…

It's Show Your Stripes Day and we're joining orgs around the world in sharing our local & global 'warming stripes'. #ShowYourStripesDay is all about initiating global conversations around #climatechange. Together we can cool the stripes: utas.edu.au/.../sust.../hi…

New #OceanDecade Programme: The Future of Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems 🎣 Led by @imasutas, FishMIP will provide new ways to test marine ecosystem model ensembles, construct future scenarios of changing climate and sea-use, and provide projections. 👉 ow.ly/CVuY50SsI7h

In a world first, an int'l research team has combined unique geological samples from the seafloor with sophisticated modelling to reveal the dawn of the Antarctic icesheet. Here's what they found: tinyurl.com/Dawn-of-Antarc… The study was published in Science: science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

Are you passionate about addressing climate change through innovative land and ocean-based CO2 removal (CDR) solutions? IMAS is inviting students, researchers, govt officials & industry professionals to our CDR Spring School in Sept! Register at appliedbgc.imas.utas.edu.au

New report! Scientists warn that under a high-emissions scenario, exploitable fish biomass faces climate risks across nearly all regions of our ocean, incl top producer countries & those that rely heavily on aquatic food: tinyurl.com/zsxspbmf Report doi.org/10.4060/cd1379…

As ocean surfaces acidify, a deep-sea acidic zone is expanding & marine habitats are being squeezed. In the deep ocean, high pressure + low temp creates conditions that dissolve calcium carbonate, the material marine animals use to make their shells... tinyurl.com/j5thh3u3

IMAS scientists used hi-tech underwater robots for a closer look at deep offshore reefs off #BrunyIsland TAS – and have revealed seabed biodiversity there for the 1st time. It's an important baseline to track biodiversity changes in #StormBay over time. 🪸tinyurl.com/Deep-reef-biod…

An int'l team of scientists have discovered that warmer deep-ocean waters are flowing along deep-sea canyons to the Antarctic continental shelf - allowing heat exchange that could accelerate glacial melting and rising sea levels❄️tinyurl.com/nhaw326k

IMAS scientists are heading out with underwater robots to re-survey the coarse sands & sponge-covered reefs at Beagle Marine Park in Bass Strait. The data they gather will enable park managers to accurately assess & manage the health of the marine park: tinyurl.com/Back-to-Beagle…

Scientists have developed a rapid, accurate way to estimate seabird age (many live 70+ yrs). The new tool measures changes in an animal’s DNA as it ages. And it could revolutionise assessments of threatened seabird populations & boost conservation efforts! tinyurl.com/Seabird-ageID-…

How much protection do Marine Protected Areas really provide? An IMAS-led study team explored survey data gathered using ROVs, across California’s MPA network. They found evidence of recovery & positive MPA effects across 10 targeted fish species🐠 doi.org/10.1111/csp2.1…

A deep dive into stock assessments of fisheries worldwide has revealed their sustainability is overstated. And it has implications for fisheries management and consumer awareness. Find out more about the IMAS-led study: tinyurl.com/mwyth629 📸 Renata Romeo | Ocean Image Bank

A new PhD study identifies the Australian & Antarctic marine predators most vulnerable to severe weather events, esp during breeding - and it offers a roadmap for targeted conservation efforts to protect species under threat in a changing climate: tinyurl.com/3fsha45t

IMAS is launching a new Oceans, Ice & Climate major in 2025 - and it's creating an exciting new degree pathway! It's will focus on Australia's connection to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean - discover more: tinyurl.com/New-IMAS-major

How can scientists best collect data in regions rarely visited? Opportunistic shipboard surveys may be the answer – but there are important things to consider before you depart! Discover more in this new IMAS PhD study: nature.com/articles/s4159…

Will growing seaweed to fight climate change work? The idea is gaining momentum but many scientists are skeptical. IMAS researchers say caution is needed - on the amount of CO2 removed & because we don't have the technology to monitor, report & verify it: science.org/content/articl…

A pilot project trialling technology to stimulate dissolved oxygen levels in #MacquarieHarbour has successfully passed another milestone – & it could improve this last known habitat of the Maugean skate. IMAS is leading the project's scientific evaluation tinyurl.com/MHOP-science-u…