The launch of the University of Western Australia (UWA)’s 400th glider mission.
A 16-Year Legacy of Sustained Ocean Observation
Since January 2009, the University of Western Australia’s (UWA) IMOS Ocean Glider team has been at the forefront of autonomous ocean observation. With unwavering commitment, the team has launched or recovered ocean gliders every week for 16 years, culminating in the 400th mission in May 2025. This milestone marks a significant achievement in marine science, innovation, and collaboration, supported by the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) and National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).
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