Also known as
- AIMS
23 Ellengowan Drive, Brinkin NT 0810
Business Summary
The Australian Institute of Marine Science's research supports the sustainable use and protection of our oceans.
About Us
The Australian Institute of Marine Science is a world leader in tropical marine research, expanding our nation’s knowledge hidden below the surface.
We provide:
unique insight into Australia’s tropical waters; and
knowledge to develop globally relevant and innovative research solutions
From Ningaloo in the west, across the Top End to the Great Barrier Reef, AIMS’ researchers understand large-scale, complex and emerging challenges in iconic marine habitats in Australia’s vast and remote tropical waters.
As a trusted name in marine science we look to Australia’s future needs and build upon our existing capabilities and knowledge to:
improve ocean health, and protect coral reefs from climate change.
Science fo rimpact
Through our half century of pioneering research, AIMS is uniquely placed to provide expert advice and solutions to help preserve our marine estate and ensure its sustainable use.
We don’t do this alone. With the help of the users of our science, our knowledge is applied where it can have the greatest impact. In return management agencies, marine industries, and coastal communities directly benefit from AIMS’ high quality, objective research.
An island nation
Australians are closely connected to the sea through trade, energy, food, transport and play.
Our oceans’ futureis uncertain. Australia’s tropical marine ecosystems are under severe stressand coral reefs face imminent threats to their existence.
In these challenging times, AIMS’ science is essential to ensure our tropical oceans continue to provide sustainable wealth and enjoyment for generations to come.
Research
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is a global leader in tropical marine science. Consistently ranking among the top one per cent of specialist research institutions internationally, AIMS is known for its unique capacity to investigate topics ranging from broad-scale biodiversity and also ecology to microbiology.
AIMS provides research capability that is directly relevant to the sustainable use and conservation of both Australian and global tropical marine ecosystems.
The Institute's current research activities support the management of tropical marine environments in the face of threats such as climate change and declining water quality.
AIMS Data Centre
The data AIMS collects is described in detail in the AIMS Data Catalogue. The catalogue contains descriptions of data (often called metadata) which allows others, including researchers, to identify potential data of use to them. Data can then be downloaded (if available) or requested. Access to some data will be via legal data agreement.
Publications
Research publications database
AIMS staff publications index list
Corporate publications
AIMS Index of Marine Industry - 2012
AIMS Index of Marine Industry - 2010
AIMS (2008) Valuing the Australian marine industry: discussion paper
(Produced in conjunction with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville Queensland)
Marine imprint: the crutial impact of 33 years of AIMS research
What We Do
- Design of experimentation field sampling, data analysis & interpretation
- Documented standard procedures for key activities
- Scientists to follow the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research, & comply with our own internal research code of conduct policies
- An organisational credo of continuous improvement
- Reports & papers to internal peer & supervisor review
- Experts in their fields, with career progression pathways to academic rigour, impact, & scientific quality.
- Access to the best marine science infrastructure available on the planet.
- Careful curation of long-term data sets & sample archives allows us to revisit & review our science outputs, & build our understanding of complex ecosystems
- 5 yearly complete organisational science reviews by an independent panel of international experts
