Mission to Palau

The Global Reef Expedition surveyed the reefs of Palau as part of their ongoing mission to study the health of coral reefs around the world. Palau’s reefs are filled with schools of large fish and ancient corals, important indicators of …

Mapping The Blue

GIS Mapping for Cook Islands Mega Marine Park In 2012, the Cook Islands announced a Mega Marine Park, what was, at the time, the biggest marine park on Earth. This is one of the most awesome places on the planet …

Amazing Underwater 3D FlyThrough: Hogsty Reef, Bahamas

Using a digital elevation model and World View II (DigitalGlobe, LLC) imagery processed by the National Coral Reef Institute, we were able to create an underwater 3D flythrough beneath the ocean surface of Hogsty Reef, Bahamas. Created by Amanda Williams, …

James Bond Meets Coral Research: The Golden Eye Seaplane

The Golden Eye is a Cessna Caravan 208 Amphibious Aircraft embarked aboard the Golden Shadow.  The aircraft has tremendous endurance and can carry up to a maximum of 11 passengers and 2 pilots.  We have often installed a sophisticated hyperspectral …