AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE

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ABN 78961616230|Cape Cleveland, QLD 4810|www.aims.gov.au ACNC Register →

Revenue

$115.5M

Total Assets

$268.6M

Staff FTE

297

About

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) applies science-based solutions and R&D to key challenges facing northern Australian waters. They conduct long-term monitoring and research to improve tropical marine health, protect coral reefs from climate change, and deliver national benefits through expert advice and data.

Programs (1)

Long-Term Monitoring Program (LTMP)

Continuously monitors the length and breadth of the Great Barrier Reef since 1985, assessing abundance and diversity of algae, coral, fish, crown-of-thorns starfish, coral bleaching, and shark numbers.

Outcomes

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Coral trout biomass in GBR no-take zones (2006-2024): 81% greater

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Fishery targeted fish species in GBR no-take zones: Nearly twice as many

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Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTS) outbreaks: Fewer inside GBR no-take zones

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Disturbance impacts in GBR no-take zones: 30% lower

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Recovery rate in GBR no-take zones: 20% faster

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Community composition stability in GBR no-take zones: 21–38% more stable

ACNC Financial History

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Staff
FY2023	$115.5M	$100.6M	$268.6M	297 FTE
FY2022	$79.7M	$85.6M	$227.8M	249 FTE
FY2021	$66.7M	$71.5M	$219.0M	231 FTE + 5 vol
FY2020	$61.7M	$69.7M	$194.9M	229 FTE
4yr history	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

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Beneficiaries

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Domains

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium

Last enriched: 1 May 2026

Registered: 1 July 2019

Latest financials: FY2023

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