Welcome to the SIMS website
The Sydney Institute of Marine Science is a joint venture, research facility based on Sydney Harbour's North Shore at Chowder Bay. It will bring together teams of leading scientists to work on issues that are critical for the management of our coastal and oceanic environments.
Research
SIMS is bringing together the marine expertise of a number of universities and government agencies to form a marine institute dedicated to, and situated in, an urban marine environment.
SIMS Update
Keep up to date with the progress, research and events happening at SIMS. View our latest Newsletter or browse previous editions.
How You Can Help
Play a major role in Australia's scientific history and become actively involved in SIMS today. As carer for our waterways, keeping a watch on the health and advising on its management as the city grows, SIMS needs your help.
IMOS @ SIMS
The Integrated Marine Observing System, or IMOS, is a nation-wide collaborative program designed to observe the oceans around Australia, including the coastal oceans and the 'bluewater' open oceans. The Sydney Institute of Marine Science has been chosen as the NSW Node and will coordinate IMOS deployments along the NSW coast line. IMOS will provide data to support research on many of the critical marine issues facing Australia, including climate change and sustainability of ecosystems. Twenty-seven separate institutions will be involved in the new facility, which is funded under the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy. IMOS partners comprise most of the universities and agencies with capability in ocean and marine research. The program has strong links with similar international programs and agencies.
Employment Opportunities
Current Employment Opportunities with SIMS and its associated research projects
About Us
SIMS is a joint venture, between Macquarie University, the University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney and the University of Technology, Sydney based at Chowder Bay.
Getting to SIMS
Find details on how to get to SIMS, including public transport routes and timetables, parking information and maps.
News
The Way of the Wobby
02-Jul-08
A new project aimed at understanding the impacts of releasing predators within Marine Parks recently started along the Sydney shore. This new study will investigate the movements and residence times of wobbegongs around Manly using passive acoustic telemetry. This project is jointly supported by the Sydney Institute of Marine Science, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Sydney Aquarium Conservation Fund, Macquarie University, the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Australian Acoustic Tagging and Monitoring System (part of the Integrated Marine Observing System), and Defence Maritime Services.
Upcoming Events
05-Sep-08
What's happening at SIMS
Curious to know what goes on in a marine research institute?
Have you ever wondered what marine research is taking place right at your front door?
Here's your chance to find out!
Upcoming Events
25-Jan-09
7 Days Aboard the Southern Surveyor
Up to ten young scientists are invited to experience a research voyage aboard our Marine National Facility, Southern Surveyor, for a seven day transit from Sydney to Wellington (NZ).
