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Advanced underwater imaging for benthic taxonomy, habitat mapping, and ecosystem research — enabling non-invasive discoveries from shallow reefs to abyssal plains.
Illuminating Deep-Sea Science with Hyperspectral Precision
The Problem Today
Deep-sea mining faces mounting challenges: High exploration costs, regulatory hurdles from the International Seabed Authority (ISA), and environmental risks from invasive sampling. Traditional tools like grab samplers or basic cameras provide sparse data, missing vast areas of the seafloor and failing to accurately identify mineral compositions in real time. This leads to inefficient drilling, overlooked deposits, and non-compliance with sustainability mandates. Operators need a breakthrough: High-resolution, scalable intelligence that pinpoints valuable resources without physical disruption.
How Benthic Spectral Delivers
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Automated Taxonomic Classification 400–1,000 nm hyperspectral data with 5 nm resolution enables in situ identification of benthic megafauna, microalgae, and sediments at >95% accuracy—standardizing classifications beyond human expertise.
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Non-Invasive Data Acquisition Deployed via tow-sled or ROV at safe standoff distances, our systems capture spectral signatures without physical contact, preserving delicate habitats for ethical, repeatable fieldwork.
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Bio-Optical and Biogeochemical Insights Real-time inversion of parameters like chlorophyll concentration, organic matter, and mineral content supports advanced modeling of nutrient cycles, productivity, and environmental change.
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Seamless Integration for Research Geo-referenced data cubes export directly to GIS, MATLAB, or Python workflows; variable-temperature lighting ensures consistent spectra across depths and conditions for multi-site studies.