A major new dataset of Australian ocean glider observations has been integrated into the product INSITU_GLO_PHYBGC_DISCRETE_MY_013_030, significantly enhancing global in situ ocean coverage.
Provided by the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) through the Australian National Facility for Ocean Gliders (ANFOG), this represents one of the most comprehensive glider datasets available worldwide.
It combines measurements from 32 autonomous gliders operating between 2008 and 2026, delivering more than 1.5 million vertical profiles. Such a long-term record is particularly valuable for studying ocean variability, climate change, and marine ecosystem dynamics.
The dataset includes key physical and biogeochemical variables such as temperature, salinity, oxygen, chlorophyll, and nitrate, supporting multidisciplinary research on ocean processes.
By making these data accessible through product 013_030, this integration strengthens the global in situ ocean observing system and highlights the importance of international collaboration in ocean monitoring.
