Ocean Discovery Network

ODN将通过以下方式重点研究澳大利亚广阔的海洋管辖权： 1.为在生物多样性、资源开发、航道安全和气候等国家研究优先领域发展协调一致的海洋研究企业提供论坛。 2.发展创新的国际研究，提供参与国际科学计划的机制 3.通过基于网络的数据交换服务和与全球数据库的链接，提高国家和国际海洋科学家之间的研究能力 4.促进向青年研究人员传授研究技能 5.最大限度地多学科利用澳大利亚海洋科学能力，特别是国家设施研究船和南极光号

The ODN will focus research on Australia's vast marine jurisdiction by: 1. Providing a forum for developing coordinated marine research enterprises in the National Research Priority areas of biodiversity, exploitation of resources, seaway security and climate. 2. Developing innovative international research and providing a mechanism for involvement in international science programs 3. Advancing research capabilities between national and international ocean scientists with web-based data-exchange services and links to global databases 4. Facilitating the transfer of research skills to young investigators 5. Maximising multidisciplinary use of Australian ocean science capacity, particularly the National Facility Research Vessel and the RSV Aurora Australis