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FEATURE AUSTRALIAN BUOYS

NEAR REAL-TIME WAVE DATA IS AVAILABLE ON A NEW WEBSITE:

AUSWAVES.ORG operated by the university consisting of either Sofar Spotters, platform for the display of quality-controlled near real-time

Sofar Smart Moorings, or Datawell Waverider Mk4 units. wave data.

This network is currently supporting a range of research Cuttler says the AusWaves website presents unique coastal projects focused on improving wave forecasting, coastal dy- wave data in a user-friendly manner, designed to meet the namics along reef-fronted coasts, marine heatwaves, wave needs of a wide range of coastal stakeholders. “Through vi- energy development, and the long-term Western Australian sual displays and the ability to download wave and surface wave climate. temperature data, this new website will enable wider uptake

With investment from Australia’s Integrated Marine Observ- of the data around Australia,” he said. “We aim to enable all ing System (IMOS), Dr Mike Cuttler and Professor Ryan those dependent on the ocean, including aquaculture, tourism

Lowe recently deployed 23 new wave buoys at coastal sites operators, local