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{{Short description|Australian tropical marine research centre}}
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The '''Australian Institute of Marine Science''' (AIMS) is a tropical [[Marine (ocean)|marine]] research centre located primarily at Cape Ferguson, [[Queensland]], around {{convert|50|km|mi}} outside of [[Townsville]]. Established in 1972 by the [[McMahon Government]], the institute's primary function is research for sustainable use and protection of the marine environment. The Institute investigates topics from broad-scale ecology to microbiology.
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[[File:Tender departing the RV Solander.jpg|thumb|Tender departing the RV Solander, one of the research vessels at the Australian Institute of Marine Science]]
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The '''Australian Institute of Marine Science''' (AIMS) is a tropical [[Marine (ocean)|marine]] research centre located primarily at Cape Ferguson in the [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] of [[Cape Cleveland, Queensland|Cape Cleveland]], City of Townsville [[Queensland]], Australia. It is around {{convert|50|km|mi}} from [[Townsville]]. Established in 1972 by the [[McMahon government]], the institute's primary function is research for sustainable use and protection of the marine environment. The Institute investigates topics from broad-scale ecology to microbiology.


AIMS is committed to the protection and sustainable use of Australia's marine resources. Its research programs support the management of tropical marine environments around the world, with a primary focus on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, the pristine Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia and northwest Australia.
AIMS is committed to the protection and sustainable use of Australia's marine resources. Its research programs support the management of tropical marine environments around the world, with a primary focus on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, the pristine Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia and northwest Australia.


Areas of research include climate change, coral bleaching, dredging, marine microplastics, ocean acidification, in addition to the monitoring of water quality, sea temperature, various Australian reefs, and marine life.<ref>[https://www.aims.gov.au/ The Australian Institute of Marine Science] Accessed 11 March 2024</ref>
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AIMS' headquarters are located on a 207-hectare coastal site 50km from [[Townsville, Queensland]], in a scientific zone surrounded by National Park and Marine Reserve. The location was selected because of its proximity to the geographical centre of the [[Great Barrier Reef]] and access to clean seawater. This strategic position provides a fast transition from the sea to the laboratory, a key advantage in marine science.

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AIMS' headquarters are located on a 207-hectare coastal site 50&nbsp;km from [[Townsville, Queensland]], in a scientific zone surrounded by National Park and Marine Reserve. The location was selected because of its proximity to the geographical centre of the [[Great Barrier Reef]] and access to clean seawater. This strategic position provides a fast transition from the sea to the laboratory, a key advantage in marine science.


Two smaller offices, in Perth, Western Australia, and Darwin, Northern Territory, provide direct links for research partners and clients in these regions.
Two smaller offices, in Perth, Western Australia, and Darwin, Northern Territory, provide direct links for research partners and clients in these regions.


== Marine Science Developments ==
== Marine science developments ==
AIMS are a part of an Australian-wide focus of marine science investment projects to improve: technologies, infrastructure and response systems to Australian marine issues. As part of a Super Science Initiative (SSI), Australia back in 2012 invested AUD$387.7 million in marine and climate science to boost protection and response systems for the undersea realm (Coffin, 2012).
AIMS are a part of an Australian-wide focus of marine science investment projects to improve: technologies, infrastructure and response systems to Australian marine issues. As part of a Super Science Initiative, Australia back in 2012 invested AUD$387.7 million in marine and climate science to boost protection and response systems for the undersea realm (Coffin, 2012).


The Institute discovered the oldest tropical fish, a midnight snapper fish, in Dec 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fox|first=Alex|title=Researchers Catch Oldest Tropical Reef Fish Known to Science|url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-catch-81-year-old-snapper-australia-180976511/|access-date=2020-12-31|website=Smithsonian Magazine|language=en}}</ref> It was determined to be 81 years old.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-02|title=Australian researchers find 81-year-old snapper, oldest known tropical reef fish|url=http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/02/australian-researchers-find-81-year-old-snapper-oldest-known-tropical-reef-fish|access-date=2020-12-31|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref>
The Institute discovered the oldest tropical fish, a midnight snapper fish, in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fox|first=Alex|title=Researchers Catch Oldest Tropical Reef Fish Known to Science|url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-catch-81-year-old-snapper-australia-180976511/|access-date=2020-12-31|website=Smithsonian Magazine|language=en|archive-date=3 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103135915/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-catch-81-year-old-snapper-australia-180976511/|url-status=live}}</ref> It was determined to be 81 years old.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-02|title=Australian researchers find 81-year-old snapper, oldest known tropical reef fish|url=http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/02/australian-researchers-find-81-year-old-snapper-oldest-known-tropical-reef-fish|access-date=2020-12-31|website=the Guardian|language=en|archive-date=2 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102080920/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/02/australian-researchers-find-81-year-old-snapper-oldest-known-tropical-reef-fish|url-status=live}}</ref>


==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.aims.gov.au/ Australian Institute of Marine Science] website. Australian Government
*[http://www.aims.gov.au/ Australian Institute of Marine Science] website. Australian Government

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Latest revision as of 03:48, 14 March 2024

Tender departing the RV Solander, one of the research vessels at the Australian Institute of Marine Science

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is a tropical marine research centre located primarily at Cape Ferguson in the locality of Cape Cleveland, City of Townsville Queensland, Australia. It is around 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Townsville. Established in 1972 by the McMahon government, the institute's primary function is research for sustainable use and protection of the marine environment. The Institute investigates topics from broad-scale ecology to microbiology.

AIMS is committed to the protection and sustainable use of Australia's marine resources. Its research programs support the management of tropical marine environments around the world, with a primary focus on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, the pristine Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia and northwest Australia.

Areas of research include climate change, coral bleaching, dredging, marine microplastics, ocean acidification, in addition to the monitoring of water quality, sea temperature, various Australian reefs, and marine life.[1]

AIMS' headquarters are located on a 207-hectare coastal site 50 km from Townsville, Queensland, in a scientific zone surrounded by National Park and Marine Reserve. The location was selected because of its proximity to the geographical centre of the Great Barrier Reef and access to clean seawater. This strategic position provides a fast transition from the sea to the laboratory, a key advantage in marine science.

Two smaller offices, in Perth, Western Australia, and Darwin, Northern Territory, provide direct links for research partners and clients in these regions.

Marine science developments[edit]

AIMS are a part of an Australian-wide focus of marine science investment projects to improve: technologies, infrastructure and response systems to Australian marine issues. As part of a Super Science Initiative, Australia back in 2012 invested AUD$387.7 million in marine and climate science to boost protection and response systems for the undersea realm (Coffin, 2012).

The Institute discovered the oldest tropical fish, a midnight snapper fish, in December 2020.[2] It was determined to be 81 years old.[3]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ The Australian Institute of Marine Science Accessed 11 March 2024
  2. ^ Fox, Alex. "Researchers Catch Oldest Tropical Reef Fish Known to Science". Smithsonian Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 January 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Australian researchers find 81-year-old snapper, oldest known tropical reef fish". the Guardian. 2 December 2020. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  1. Coffin, M. (2012). Australian developments in marine science. Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union, 93(30), 289-290. doi: 10.1029/2012eo300002

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