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Southern Ocean oxygen variability since the last glacial maximum

There is growing evidence for a decrease in ocean oxygen concentrations over the past few decades, but the causes are not understood. This is a…

Oceans & CryosphereClimate Change; Ocean-Earth System

22 Sep 2015
Australian region ocean temperature extremes: past reasons and future risk

Extreme ocean temperatures are linked to climate variability and can substantially impact marine ecosystems. With climate change, the characteristics of ocean temperature extremes are changing.…

Oceans & CryosphereOcean-Earth System

22 Sep 2015
Natural iron fertilisation of oceans around Australia: linking terrestrial dust, marine biogeochemistry and climate

Oceans play a vital role in Earth's climate through the control of atmospheric carbon dioxide. An important component of this system is the iron cycle,…

Oceans & CryosphereClimate Change; Ocean-Earth System; Ocean-Antarctic Governance

22 Sep 2015
Distribution of ocean heat uptake and its implications for sea level and climate change

Increasing sea level and ocean temperature provide critical evidence of long term warming of the climate system. The proposed research will investigate geographical changes in…

Oceans & CryosphereClimate Change; Ocean-Earth System

22 Sep 2015
Assessment of the Tasmanian recreational rock lobster and abalone fisheries

Rock lobster and abalone are both highly prized catches for recreational fishers in Tasmania as well as providing the basis of major commercial fisheries. Surveys…

Fisheries & Aquaculture

22 Sep 2015

Authorised by the Executive Director, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

July 25, 2016

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