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Oceans cover about 70% of Earth's surface.
They play a vital role in weather and climate.
Our marine observing network is critical for marine warnings and forecasts.
• Drifting buoys
• Wave buoys
• Australian tsunami detection system
• Offshore automatic weather stations
• Argo program
The marine observing network is located all around Australia.
Bureau of Meteorology – your ocean and climate experts.
Oceans cover about 70% of Earth's surface.
They play a vital role in weather and climate.
Our marine observing network is critical for marine warnings and forecasts.
• Drifting buoys
• Wave buoys
• Australian tsunami detection system
• Offshore automatic weather stations
• Argo program
The marine observing network is located all around Australia.
Bureau of Meteorology – your ocean and climate experts.
The Bureau above and below the sea
20 November 2025
Deep dive into our marine observing network, from drifting buoys that measure sea surface temperature to our tsunami detection system.