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The Venerated Monk Crom, the Ngoua, and Casper the Friendly Ghost

A geophysical survey in the remote Golden Triangle of Laos uncovers more than the remnants of a lost 500-year-old temple. Guided by the Venerated Monk Crom, the journey blends science, culture, and the unseen, from a rescued village cow to eerie accounts of white-clad spirits. Where modern technology meets ancient belief, the boundary between ground and spirit begins to blur.

A geophysical survey in the remote Golden Triangle of Laos uncovers more than the remnants of a lost 500-year-old temple. Guided by the Venerated Monk Crom, the journey blends science, culture, and the unseen, from a rescued village cow to eerie accounts of white-clad spirits. Where modern technology meets ancient belief, the boundary between ground and spirit begins to blur.

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Vibracoring to Locate Treasure

A lost fortune in silver may still lie buried beneath New York Harbor. Discover how vibracoring technology helps estimate burial depth, refine detection strategies, and guide modern treasure recovery efforts in the historic Arthur Kill Waterway.

A lost fortune in silver may still lie buried beneath New York Harbor. Discover how vibracoring technology helps estimate burial depth, refine detection strategies, and guide modern treasure recovery efforts in the historic Arthur Kill Waterway.

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Egypt in Vibracore Slices

In 2001, Aqua Survey, Inc. embarked on its first true archaeological mission beneath the waters of Egypt—extracting sediment cores from the lost city of Heraklion and the ruins of Cleopatra’s submerged palace. What seemed like routine vibracoring quickly became something far more significant: each layer of sediment held clues to a centuries-old mystery. Guided by strict preservation rules and a sense of purpose, the team wasn’t just collecting samples—they were uncovering the story of how an ancient city vanished beneath the sea, one razor-thin slice at a time.

In 2001, Aqua Survey, Inc. embarked on its first true archaeological mission beneath the waters of Egypt—extracting sediment cores from the lost city of Heraklion and the ruins of Cleopatra’s submerged palace. What seemed like routine vibracoring quickly became something far more significant: each layer of sediment held clues to a centuries-old mystery. Guided by strict preservation rules and a sense of purpose, the team wasn’t just collecting samples—they were uncovering the story of how an ancient city vanished beneath the sea, one razor-thin slice at a time.

Author Konstantin Posted on Categories Advanced analytics

Lost Temple of Bokeo

By Ken Hayes Fifteen years before our arrival, villagers working along the Mekong River floodplain in Bokeo Province, Laos, began uncovering unusual artifacts—several 6-12-inch bronze Buddha statues, lead religious medallions and other bronze artifacts that clearly did not belong to contemporary village life. Their discoveries pointed to something larger: the likely presence of a major Buddhist temple buried somewhere beneath the sandy soil. But how could a temple simply vanish? The answer lay beneath our feet. The site sits on … Continue reading “Lost Temple of Bokeo”

Author Garrett Hayes Posted on Categories Advanced analytics

Explorers Club – Flag 112 Return Report

Bokeo Buddha Expeditions – 2025 Flag 112 Return Ceremony on October 13, 2025 at The Explorers Club, Manhattan, NY. Expedition Title: Bokeo Buddha Expeditions – 2025 Flag Number: Flag 112 Expedition Leader:Kenneth Robert Hayes, MN ’22 Expedition Dates:March 9–25, 2025 and June 5–17, 2025 Sponsoring Organizations:Aqua Survey, Inc. (ASI) / Lao National Museum / Bokeo Province Provincial Authorities Location:Greater Golden Triangle / Mekong River, Bokeo Province, Lao PDR Contact:hayes@aquasurvey.com March 2025 Expedition – Summary Don Savanh Island, Bokeo Province, LAO … Continue reading “Explorers Club – Flag 112 Return Report”

Author Garrett Hayes Posted on Categories Advanced analytics, Video

Aqua Survey Is Growing

http://vimeo.com/736142454/40c0dfdfea Our surveying and sampling projects are typically inshore or nearshore on vessels < 40-foot, mostly along the Eastern Seaboard. If you or someone you know is interested, we are now hiring for the following positions: USCG licensed boat operators Deckhands Send resumes to info@aquasurvey.com for consideration Phone:  908-788-8700, ask for Garrett

Author Garrett Hayes Posted on Categories Advanced analytics

An Unforgettable Friendship: Honoring Stan Waterman and His Underwater Realm

My wife has accused me of collecting interesting friends as a hobby.  I plead guilty as charged.  In 2000, I was tasked to find a keynote speaker for the Hudson Delaware Regional Chapter of SETAC (The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) annual meeting.  I decided to invite longtime Princeton resident, Stan Waterman to speak.  I gave him a call.  He immediately said yes, with one caveat, he wanted me to come over to his home and have lunch with … Continue reading “An Unforgettable Friendship: Honoring Stan Waterman and His Underwater Realm”

Author Garrett Hayes Posted on Categories Advanced analytics, Video

New Coring Vessels Ready to Go

Aqua Survey is excited to reveal that we have officially added three new sediment sampling vessels to our fleet. Each one was designed by a marine architect to vibracore efficiently and be robust enough to handle the rigors of electro vibracoring. Introducing: The Manasquan, The Sandusky, and The Packanack. The Manasquan was recently deployed on its inaugural job; collecting vibracore samples along the Schuylkill River.  Watch our reveal video below. https://www.aquasurvey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Aqua-Surveys-New-Fleet.mp4 If you need sampling or survey assistance on your … Continue reading “New Coring Vessels Ready to Go”