Equipment used
Exploring Our
Deep World

Equipment Used
Exploring Our Deep World

Parker 2520 XLD Sport Cabin
Our research is performed using our vessel, a 2023 25 foot Parker. The vessel is equipped with 2x200hp Yamaha engines, autopilot system,
and an A-frame to safely pull a tow fish behind the boat.
Parker 2520 XLD Sport Cabin
Parker 2520 XLD Sport Cabin
Parker 2520 XLD Sport Cabin

Searching the bottom of Lake Ontario using a cutting edge sidescan sonar from Imagenex which we call "The Fish". We have a winch with 600 meters of cable designed to reach even the deepest parts of Lake Ontario. A tail fin designed to stabilize the fish as it travels through the water and a depressor wing to help the fin get as deep as possible.

Imagenex

Features
Triple frequency
High resolution 1000 data points per side
300 m depth rating
Up to 400 m (1300') total coverage
23 m (75') tow cable included
LAN compatible
Built-in track plotter
Built-in internal GPS receiver
Record to .XTF in real-time

VideoRay Mission Specialist Ally

Introducing our latest acquisition: Mission Specialist Ally! Designed for optimal power and lift, all within a sleek and compact design. Boasting a new Ultra 4K Smart Camera, a spring-loaded vertical manipulator and offering a choice between two float block options, the Mission Specialist 

Imagenex

Features
Triple frequency
High resolution 1000 data points per side
300 m depth rating
Up to 400 m (1300') total coverage
23 m (75') tow cable included
LAN compatible
Built-in track plotter
Built-in internal GPS receiver
Record to .XTF in real-time

Imagenex

Features
Triple frequency
High resolution 1000 data points per side
300 m depth rating
Up to 400 m (1300') total coverage
23 m (75') tow cable included
LAN compatible
Built-in track plotter
Built-in internal GPS receiver
Record to .XTF in real-time

Chasing M2 Pro Max -
Investigating the depths of Lake Ontario with our top ROV the M2 Pro Max, nicknamed "Nemo". A underwater drone with capabilities to reach 200m (656 feet). The bottom most part of the lake remains out of our reach (goals for next year are to find a way to reach the 802 feet bottom of Lake Ontario).
We have 400 meters of cable to give us ample tether to reach as far as needed with the M2. As well, we are fitted with a USBL for tracking the exact positioning of the ROV, the control console, a grabber arm, and a GoPro mount.

M2 Pro Max set

Chasing M2 Pro Max -
Investigating the depths of Lake Ontario with our top ROV the M2 Pro Max, nicknamed "Nemo". A underwater drone with capabilities to reach 200m (656 feet). The bottom most part of the lake remains out of our reach (goals for next year are to find a way to reach the 802 feet bottom of Lake Ontario).
We have 400 meters of cable to give us ample tether to reach as far as needed with the M2. As well, we are fitted with a USBL for tracking the exact positioning of the ROV, the control console, a grabber arm, and a GoPro mount.

M2 Pro Max set

Chasing M2 Pro Max -
Investigating the depths of Lake Ontario with our top ROV the M2 Pro Max, nicknamed "Nemo". A underwater drone with capabilities to reach 200m (656 feet). The bottom most part of the lake remains out of our reach (goals for next year are to find a way to reach the 802 feet bottom of Lake Ontario).
We have 400 meters of cable to give us ample tether to reach as far as needed with the M2. As well, we are fitted with a USBL for tracking the exact positioning of the ROV, the control console, a grabber arm, and a GoPro mount.

M2 Pro Max set
Chasing M2 Pro Max Investigating the depths of Lake Ontario with our top ROV the M2 Pro Max, nicknamed "Nemo". A underwater drone with capabilities to reach 200m (656 feet). The bottom most part of the lake remains out of our reach (goals for next year are to find a way to reach the 802 feet bottom of Lake Ontario). We have 400 meters of cable to give us ample tether to reach as far as needed with the M2. As well, we are fitted with a USBL for tracking the exact positioning of the ROV, the control console, a grabber arm, and a GoPro mount.

Video capabilities for the M2 include:
4K and 1080p video
• 12 megapixel photo
• 1/2.3 SONY CMOS
• EIS anti-video-shake feature

GoPro and 200m housing
We have numerous GoPro 11 and 12 action cameras, but more importantly a housing designed to reach up to 200m.

Isotta GoPro Underwater Housing allows us to mount the GoPro on the M2 and take it to 200m. We still can't quite reach the depths of Lake Ontario with the housing, but again we are working on that for next year.

Isotta GoPro Underwater Housing
Isotta GoPro Underwater Housing

GoPro and 200m housing
We have numerous GoPro 11 and 12 action cameras, but more importantly a housing designed to reach up to 200m.

Isotta GoPro Underwater Housing allows us to mount the GoPro on the M2 and take it to 200m. We still can't quite reach the depths of Lake Ontario with the housing, but again we are working on that for next year.