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Our work is defined by three continuing goals, known as the Trident: 

1. Increase community stewardship with our marine ecosystem — by bringing accessible oceanographic media content to viewers, and by running educational events to practice hands-on volunteering & field studies.

2. Promote fields of oceanography & marine biology — by mentoring future technologists and advocates through operational experience and classroom curriculum.

3. Research new digital workflows to combine historiography with technology — by investigating new methods to survey shipwrecks and marine biomes in 3D & 4D augmented reality, virtual reality, and finally by releasing all products and techniques as public open-source.

Available Presentations and Workshops for 2025

PRESENTATIONS

• Adventure & Archaeology: The Mazotos Expedition   

  • TOPIC: Photogrammetric workflows and impacts, expedition planning, working with ~400BC artifacts & amphorae, conservation and preservation, remote decompression operations —  1.5 hr

• Tech in Tec: Diving the Stolt Dagali with an ROV   

  • TOPIC: ROV drone operations with dive teams on shipwrecks, ROV dive planning, ROV selection, ROV survey augmentation, accessibility and crewing, broadcast —  1 hr

• Lush Seas: Diving with the Stellar Stellers of Vancouver

  • TOPIC: Steller sea lions, PNW wildlife and interactions, travel and diving considerations —  45 min

WORKSHOP

• ROV Operations Clinic

  • In this workshop, we will take your class on an outdoor diving adventure, showcasing the latest in ROV construction, operations, imaging, and hybrid-diver operations. This program is completely custom to your class size and needs, so inquire for a bespoke plan. We will assist with all permitting and site planning, or we can join as a special guest with your existing event! Runtime ranges: ~ 3 hrs to 9 hrs

• Introduction to Photogrammetric 3D Survey… Underwater!

• Ready to take your shipwreck diving and survey skills to the next level, or curious about art in rapid digital survey? Starting from the ground-up, we will review current survey techniques before introducing photogrammetric survey.  With little more than a camera, an accurate baseline, the right software, and know-how, you can build scaled-3D models in just minutes after your dive!  This technique has revolutionized land-based archaeology and is now being implemented underwater.  All required software will be supplied, and we will go step-by-step through the entire workflow to create your first model. Handouts with notes will be provided, so you can focus on the task-at-hand…and have a convenient reference guide for the future!  ~ 4 hrs

• Optional Extension:  All of the above, plus 2 hours of equipment setup, a 2-hour pool session, and 2 hours of modeling the results. Students will leave with 2+ 3D models, fully-configured software, and the diving and photography skills to begin real survey projects.  ~ 10 hrs

• To book for presentations & workshops, suggest grants, contribute to open-source public research, or just ask a question:  email  hello{åt}scuba{døt}tech

• For all solicitations and notices, email  agent{åt}scuba{døt}tech

Invitation to the 2025 Annual Public Corporation Meeting of Scuba.Tech

Dear Members and Interested Parties,

You are cordially invited to attend the Scuba.Tech Incorporated 2025 Annual Meeting, to be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The meeting will take place online via Google Meet with a publicly-accessible web URL.

Meeting Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

3. Reports:

• A. President’s Report

• B. Vice President’s Report

• C. Recording Secretary’s Report

• D. Treasurer’s Financial Report

4. Old Business

5. New Business

6. Elections

7. Public and Member Comment Period

8. Adjournment

This meeting is open to all members of Scuba.Tech, and the public is also welcome to attend. A comment period is included in the agenda to allow for feedback and discussion. We encourage all members to participate actively in the governance of our organization.

For further information, please feel free to contact agent@scuba.tech

We look forward to your presence and participation!

POSTED PUBLIC NOTICE, 1759 ET, 13 SEP 2025

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MEETING JOIN INFO & WEB URL:

Scuba.Tech 2025 Public Corporation Board Meeting

Friday, Oct 17 · 19:00–21:00

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/unp-pqbm-mgu 

Or dial: +1 219-281-4386 

PIN: 905258303

Scuba.Tech Showcases Submersible Robotics at SUNY Maritime’s World Maritime Day

Throggs Neck, NY — September 25, 2025

Scuba.Tech Incorporated partnered with SUNY Maritime College and the New York State Marine Education Association (NYSMEA) to deliver a pilot, hands-on demonstration of submersible robotics during SUNY Maritime’s World Maritime Day activities at McMurray Hall.

Marked globally by the International Maritime Organization, World Maritime Day highlights how the ocean underpins trade, climate, livelihoods, and why maritime professionals have a shared obligation to steward ocean resources. This year’s theme, “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity,” underscores the sector’s responsibility to innovate sustainably while preparing the next generation of mariners, engineers, and scientists. 

At the event; Scuba.Tech explorers introduced cadets to modern submersible operations, safety, navigation, manipulator arm use, and ROV systems. Over the session, 11 students and 3 faculty participated; 6 students piloted the ROV while classmates supported tether operations or observed and asked technical questions. In brief post-demo interviews, all student pilots reported the experience sparked new ideas for careers and applications in submersible robotics and energized them for their studies.

SUNY Maritime’s mission to educate dynamic leaders for the global maritime industry is rooted in applied, hands-on learning; making campus waterfront and pool labs ideal venues for real equipment, real scenarios, and real leadership roles. Experiences like today’s ROV pilot training and sensor demonstrations align directly with that mission and vision. 

Scuba.Tech extends special thanks to Dr. Caterina Panzeca for leading World Maritime Day activities on campus and to Pam Trowbridge for program coordination. We also thank Rob Crafa (Waterfront Director) and Katie Donahue (Waterfront Programming & STEM Coordinator) for helping connect SUNY Maritime, Scuba.Tech, and NYSMEA in support of the day’s demonstration. 

“Today’s cadets are tomorrow’s maritime leaders,” said Christopher Drew, President of Scuba.Tech. “Putting real tools in their hands, supported by open-source methods and collaboration, helps them connect their own coursework to the operational and research challenges they’ll face in the field.”

Scuba.Tech Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education lab advancing oceanography, marine biology, and maritime technology through open-source tools, field operations, and student mentorship. We publish methods and media for the public good and collaborate with schools, agencies, and community organizations. Press & Partnership Contact: hello@scuba.tech.

Learn more about this year's World Maritime Day theme here.

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