Coastal Habitat Monitoring
Coastal habitats, such as seagrass beds, benthic communities, and nearshore ecosystems, require consistent monitoring to assess their health, resilience, and anthropogenic impacts. Aqua Satellite provides autonomous, high-resolution underwater video and data collection designed for repeat surveys across dynamic coastal environments.
Scalable underwater intelligence for seagrass, benthic, and nearshore ecosystems
Using AI-driven image analysis, our platform supports habitat classification, species detection, coverage estimation, and change tracking over time. The result is a scalable, data-driven approach to coastal ecosystem monitoring that reduces operational cost while increasing survey frequency and consistency.
Key Features & Capabilities
High-Resolution Imaging: Capture 4K HD
Baseline mapping of seagrass, kelp, rocky reef, and benthic habitats
Automated Monitoring
Time-series monitoring to detect erosion, sediment movement, or habitat loss
Habitat Classification
AI-assisted habitat classification and spatial change analysis
Non-invasive Surveys
Non-invasive surveys supporting coastal resilience and blue carbon initiatives
Rapid Assessment
Rapid post-storm assessment and environmental impact documentation
The ocean remains one of the least understood environments on Earth. At Aqua Satellite, we are building autonomous systems that make it possible to collect critical underwater data at scale, transforming how industries and scientists understand and manage the ocean.
Alan Eustace, CEO
Technical Specifications
Camera Resolution
HD Imaging
Depth Rating
500 Meters
Battery Life
Up to 12 Hours (Solar Extended)
Speed
3 knots cruising.
5 knots max.
Navigation
GPS/INS navigation with satellite communications
Aerial Deployment
Deploying an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) from an airplane offers several key advantages,including rapid response for search and rescue, environmental monitoring, and defense missions.