We design, build and repair underwater vehicles.   ​Our monitoring tools  can be used to collect detailed information on deep subtidal ecosystems and are equipped with an array of cameras, including stereo video, and monitoring probes such as temperature, oxygen and salinity sensors.  Additionally, our vehicles can be equipped with manipulating arms and collection trays to assist in the recovery or collection of samples.

100 METERS DEEP - Benthic Assessment Towfish  (BATfish)

​This lightweight maneuverable towed glider provides  sea floor and mid-water HD video to depths of 100 meters   and is operable from a small boat with minimal crew.

250 METERS DEEP - Hammerhead ROV

A fully retrofitted Phantom-class ROV customized to gather seafloor habitat and biological information at depths of 15  to 250 meters.

350 METERS DEEP - Stereo Video Lander

​Our stationary stereo camera system, with panoramic camera rotation, allows researchers quick access to marine habitats at depths down to 350 meters.

1,000 METERS DEEP - Beagle ROV

​Our flagship vehicle provides ocean imaging and sample collection. The Beagle delivers live HD video, stereo video and water quality information and is rated to 1,000 meters deep.

“The Science We Need for the Ocean We Want”
The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030).
Paris. 2019. 24 pp. (English) IOC Brochure 2018-7 (IOC/BRO/2018/7 Rev)