Community

The proposed sale of sections of HMAS Penguin has prompted discussion about the future of this significant Sydney Harbour site. Located nearby at Chowder Bay, the Sydney Institute of Marine Science contributed

The Sydney Institute of Marine Science was delighted to take part in the Sydney Science Trail at the Australia Museum for three incredibly fun and action-packed days. Our interactive display gave students and

SIMS' flagship Project Restore team hosted a first-of-its-kind community information session to share the story behind the recent replacement of 10 traditional swing moorings with Environmentally Friendly Moorings (EFMs) at a venue

The Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) congratulates Dr Clive McMahon on being awarded the Australian Antarctic Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Australia’s Antarctic Program through marine mammal telemetry and

Into the Deep: Showcasing Careers in Marine Science and Conservation On Thursday 14 August 2025, SIMS partnered with SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium to host Into the Deep—a National Science Week event designed

About the Author: Mia Leach is a current honours student with the University of Technology Sydney from the Blue Mountains, focusing on marine microbiome research. Diving beneath the waves of Sydney’s Harbour

SIMS and specifically the Sydney Seahorse Project were just featured on episode 25 of Planet Wild! Check it out here!

On the eve of Thursday March 13th, something special happened by the water. The Emerald Dinner brought together scientists, supporters, and ocean lovers from across Sydney—and together, we raised over $200,000 to power

We had an absolute blast this past weekend partnering with Waverley Council to co-host the March 2025 Marine BioBlitz—and not even the relentless rain could dampen our spirits! Across two wet but wonderful

Cloud Brightening Fieldwork & Research Updates Townsville (3–8 Feb 2025)Cheng’s team mobilized field operations aboard the Guardian Riverside Marine Vessel in Townsville, meticulously preparing equipment and managing logistics for the upcoming marine cloud

At SIMS, believe that passion is contagious—and our recent visit to Daceyville’s St Michael’s School proved just how true that is. What started as an opportunity to share the incredible work behind

Professor Frank Talbot AM, Founding Chair of SIMS; Photo: Australian Museum This week we are mourning the loss of Professor Frank Talbot AM, the inaugural Chairman of the Sydney Institute

The Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) operates the NSW node of the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) and has received extensions for its core facilities from 2024 through 2027. These ongoing

You might recall that Minister Plibersek visited SIMS on Friday, May 31st, for a seahorse release and an exciting announcement of a new partnership between SIMS and the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust

The Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) has had an exhilarating year with significant achievements in seahorse conservation and community outreach. Through the Sydney Seahorse Project, we have taken major steps to

We are pleased to bring you an update on our Aboriginal Youth Ranger Program, where our trainee rangers have been achieving remarkable milestones. Funded by the generous contributions from the 2023 SIMS

On Friday, 31 May, SIMS had the honour of welcoming the Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, the Honourable Tanya Plibersek MP, to our facilities. During her visit, Minister Plibersek participated

On Friday, 31 May, we had the privilege of welcoming the Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, the Honourable Tanya Plibersek MP, to SIMS. During her visit, Minister Plibersek witnessed the

We are pleased to announce the approval of $1.93 million in funding under the State Government's National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) Support Program. This significant investment will enhance Australia’s ocean monitoring

The start of 2024 has been huge for the Project Restore team, with all hands on deck for the summer monitoring period. So far this year the fieldwork team have conducted 43

Exciting news from the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS)! We're thrilled to share the progress of our 2024 Aboriginal Youth Ranger Program, launched in partnership with the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council

The Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) takes immense pride in celebrating the remarkable achievements of one of our distinguished research community members, Professor Moninya Roughan. An esteemed leader of the Coastal

The Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) celebrated a significant milestone in its Sydney Seahorse Project in February. The eagerly awaited installation of our innovative seahorse hotels at Balmoral Beach unfolded under