Oceanography
Australian Hydrographic Service (AHS)
The Australian Hydrographic Service (AHS) is the national authority responsible for the provision of a national charting service under the terms of the UN Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention and the Navigation Act. This role requires the coordination and determination of policy and standards which cover both hydrographic surveying and charting, as well contributing to the coordination, exchange and standards required for spatial geographic data in general.
Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
The Australian Institute of Marine Science aims to generate the knowledge needed for the sustainable use and protection of the marine environment through innovative, world-class scientific and technological research.
Australian Ocean Data Centre Joint Facility (AODCJF)
The Australian Ocean Data Centre Joint Facility (AODCJF) provides a whole-of-government approach to ocean data management. It is a joint venture between six Australian Government marine data agencies - Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), CSIRO Marine AND Atmospheric Research (CMAR), Geoscience Australia (GA) and Department of Defence (RAN Directorate of Oceanography and Meteorology).
CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research (CMAR)
The work of CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research (CMAR) encompasses the assessment of atmospheric and earth systems and the prediction of climate, weather and ocean processes; and research to integrate coastal management and ensure marine resources and industries are sustainable.
Directorate of Oceanography and Meteorology
The website of the Royal Australian Navy's Directorate of Oceanography & Meteorology. Part of this Directorate, the Australian Oceanographic Data Centre (AODC), operates as the National Oceanographic Data Centre for Australia and participates in various national and international oceanographic data collection, exchange and management programs.
