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Scuba.Tech Announces Partnership with The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center for Innovative Photogrammetric Research 

14 OCT 2024 – New York, NY - Scuba.Tech Incorporated (“Scuba.Tech”) is proud to announce a partnership with The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) non-profit in Manhattan, NYC. AMC is the world’s largest non-profit animal hospital and New York City’s only Level 1 Veterinary Trauma Center. AMC also helps to advance the well-being of animals worldwide through the study of diseases and is pioneering a light-based preservation method to transform biological specimens into digital data for future research. This involves photogrammetric scans of turtles, fish, and animal organs. 

Scuba.Tech will help AMC’s effort by spearheading the development of the maritime segment of AMC’s research while also providing consulting services. We will manually model specimens and provide other ancillary data to support AMC's efforts, further accelerating their research by creating a large database of specimens for study. Future collaborations may include volunteering, cooperative public events, and training of AMC's staff in photogrammetric techniques. To enhance our own capabilities, Scuba.Tech will train its internal members on new, experimental photogrammetric workflows to aid in this effort. 

As part of this partnership, Scuba.Tech has been granted access to AMC's dissection microscope, enabling us to perform micro-photogrammetry on smaller artifacts. This collaboration will allow Scuba.Tech to contribute significantly to the emerging field of micro-photogrammetry. Through this partnership, Scuba.Tech aims to advance the frontiers of digital preservation techniques while supporting AMC's innovative research initiatives. 

Invitation to the 2024 Annual Meeting of Scuba.Tech

Dear Members and Interested Parties,

You are cordially invited to attend the Scuba.Tech Incorporated 2024 Annual Meeting, to be held on Monday, October 14, 2024, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM Eastern Time. The meeting will take place online via Zoom.

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

Zoom Information: 

·       Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88218267342?pwd=e2a0YyeQVYaylOa7OOw1dJbqn3IGWW.1 

·       Meeting ID: 882 1826 7342 

·       Passcode: 954223

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, 1907 ET, 30 SEP 2024

2024 SeaPerch Competition

Neptune, NJ — In a poolside display of submerged technology and topside teamwork, the SeaPerch Program's school students from around the region joined the U.S. Navy and Scuba.Tech Incorporated at the Neptune Aquatic Center on April 13th for an underwater robotics competition. The venue buzzed with excitement as approximately 600 student participants, 45 US Navy personnel, and six Scuba.Tech underwater explorers gathered to push the boundaries of marine exploration in friendly competition.

Students showcased their ingenuity and teamwork by navigating homemade ROVs, crafted from kits, 3D printers, and craft components, through intricate obstacle and mission courses. These custom-built ROVs tested their design skills and problem-solving abilities, reflecting the spirit of innovation that the SeaPerch Program aims to cultivate and that the US Navy demonstrates every day.

Amidst the excitement, Scuba.Tech elevated the experience by granting ten volunteer students the opportunity to command scout-class exploration ROVs complete with UHD cameras, lighting, and manipulator arms. This special segment allowed participants to handle more sophisticated technology, comparing and contrasting it with their own creations. Guided by the Scuba.Tech Explorers, these students maneuvered the advanced ROVs around the pool environment, demonstrating their skills to an audience of peers and global viewers via livestreams on Discord and Twitch.

The event highlighted the educational potential of such immersive experiences. Participants not only tackled real-world teamwork challenges but also deepened their understanding of underwater robotics. By blending competition with education, Scuba.Tech and the SeaPerch Program illuminated the importance of teamwork and technological proficiency in navigating the future of marine exploration.

All of the volunteers at the event demonstrated their commitment to the next-generation of underwater technologists. Combining this commitment with the US Navy’s mission and the passionate students; SeaPerch continues to inspire and prepare a new generation of engineers and explorers!

NYSMEA Annual Update

What a great year 2023 has been for collaboration between the Scuba.Tech crew and the New York State Marine Education Association!  

On Saturday Nov 2nd, we were able to present the key achievements and ongoing projects that will take us into next year.  Slides are below:

Available Presentations and Workshops for 2024

PRESENTATIONS

• Adventure & Archaeology: The Mazotos Expedition   

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

• Lush Seas: Diving with the Stellar Stellers of Vancouver  

WORKSHOP

• ROV Operations Clinic

• Introduction to Photogrammetric 3D Survey… Underwater!