Scientific drilling down-under showcased in the ANZIC Annual Report 2021-22
The Australian and New Zealand International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Consortium overcame many challenges in 2021 and 2022 thrown up by COVID-19 and the passing of our friend and Director, Leanne Armand. The stories of our achievements during this time are showcased with the release of the Annual Report spanning 2021 and 2022. The report highlights our efforts in support of science and scientists to address critical global challenges facing humanity, including climate change, improving coastal resilience, mitigating geohazards, and restoring ocean health.
Photo credit: C. Glenn Macion (Steward, Entier)
The formal establishment of GeoDiscoveryNZ in 2022 brought together Crown Research Institutes and Universities dedicated to coordinating global Earth and ocean science research for Aotearoa New Zealand. Our national and international partnerships are leading proposals for drilling expeditions in the Southwest Pacific and the Southern Ocean.
The GeoDiscoveryNZ umbrella has energised the broader community of Earth scientists to discover and explore our Zealandia frontiers and we are committed to promoting students and early career researchers and to boost Māori and Pasifika participation.
Ron Hackney, ANZIC Director, said the partnership between our Australian and New Zealand institutions is unique in providing access to international scientific drilling ships, infrastructure, samples and expertise well beyond the resources of our two nations.
I am proud of what ANZIC has achieved in connecting researchers to vital infrastructure and opportunities, as well as supporting and training the next generation of scientists. This ensures scientific drilling can continue to underpin a broad range of local research, revealing more about our planet and informing decisions for our future.
Main image: Sunrise from the JOIDES Resolution on the Mediterranean Sea. Credit: Thomas Ronge