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The National Sea Simulator

The National Sea Simulator (SeaSim)

A world-class marine experimental research facility located at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and supported by NCRIS

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Access

Learn more about the Funded Access Program, supported by NCRIS
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Research

Learn more about our research
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Research Capabilities

Learn about our research capabilities including climate change, physiology, ecotoxicology, and more!
SeaSim technical capabilities
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Technical Capabilities

Learn about our technical capabilities including lighting, PH, tanks, temperature, and more!
measurement capabilities
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Measurement Capabilities

Learn about our measurement capabilities including fluorometry, respirometry, firesting, and more!

AIMS acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's first scientists. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and future, and the custodians of the land and sea country on which we work. Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous partnerships.

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