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https://vimeo.com/3435761 In the United States alone there are over 200,000 submerged acres suspected of containing Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) and Munitions & Explosives of Concern (MEC). These areas are in shallow water zones such as wetlands, freshwater ponds and lakes, estuaries, rivers, coastal bays, tidal flats, ocean shores and coral reefs. As many of the nation’s military bases are closing and being turned over to civilian use, there is a mandate for these areas to be geophysically surveyed to reveal any … Continue reading “UXO Surveys: A Safer Future”

https://vimeo.com/2574016 The Atocha Project isn’t just a quest for precious metals—it’s a window into 17th-century Spanish trade, shipbuilding, and maritime life. Every coin recovered tells a story: from the Potosí mints of Bolivia to the European markets they served. Aqua Survey’s precision mapping and detection work not only accelerates treasure recovery but also safeguards historical context, guiding careful excavation that preserves artifacts for science and public display. As the hunt presses on, Aqua Survey remains at the forefront—melding cutting-edge geophysics … Continue reading “The Atocha Episode 3”

https://vimeo.com/2508948 Aqua Survey’s scientists and engineers designed and deployed submersible, high-powered electromagnetic metal detection systems—capable of scanning the seabed and isolating buried metal targets.  Aqua Survey’s EM-3M 3 meter wide sled is deployed and towed to map large areas of the sea floor, where it is believed the pieces of the wreck could have scattered. When Mel Fisher’s Treasures’ dive and recovery team is splashed to investigate, Aqua Survey helps ensure each dive yields maximum geological and archaeological insight. Watch … Continue reading “The Atocha Episode 2”

https://vimeo.com/2439476 Few maritime discoveries capture the imagination like the Nuestra Señora de Atocha—a Spanish treasure galleon that succumbed to a 1622 hurricane off the Florida Keys, carrying an estimated $400 million in silver, gold, and precious gems. Centuries later, its manifest still lists 36 coin chests yet to be found, making the Atocha one of the most alluring underwater hunts in history. Aqua Survey has joined forces with Mel Fisher’s Treasures to advance efforts along the Atocha debris trail in … Continue reading “The Atocha Episode 1”

https://vimeo.com/3202945 The Abora III project was an experimental archaeology expedition led by Dr. Dominique Görlitz. A traditionally constructed craft modeled on ancient reed‐boat designs was completed and departed from New York harbor to test the seaworthiness and navigation methods of prehistoric mariners. Researchers sought to determine whether such vessels could undertake long‐distance sea voyages using only the technologies and materials available to early civilizations. Aqua Survey served as a scientific sponsor for the Abora III Project, supplying harborside assistance, maritime … Continue reading “The Abora III Project”

https://vimeo.com/2827828 Aqua Survey tests its new Electromagnetic or EM metal detection equipment over the Arthur Kill waterway.  Unlike the traditional Magnetometers used for underwater metal detection, underwater EM has the ability to detect nonferrous or non iron-based metals. Aqua Survey puts this new technology to the test in our stomping grounds bordering New York and New Jersey.  Will a treasure lost over a hundred years ago by one of New York’s richest families soon see the light of day?  Watch … Continue reading “The Search for the Guggenheims’ Lost Treasure”

https://vimeo.com/2850361 Aqua Survey are experts in the vibracoring field. Whether the project is in the middle of New York Harbor or in a remote section of a national forest, Aqua Survey is there with the right tools and know-how to get your job done. Sediment vibracoring is a cost-effective method for collecting undisturbed, continuous sediment cores—typically 3–4 inches in diameter—to depths of up to about 20 feet. A vibrating head drives a barrel equipped with soft (flexible food-grade polyethylene) or … Continue reading “Remote Vibracoring in Daniel Boone National Forest”

https://vimeo.com/3077687 In 2007, NASA and the SETI Institute set their sights on Licancabur—a high-altitude lake nestled in the Boliovian Andes—to simulate conditions analogous to the lakes and seas of other worlds. Team conducted systematic water sampling campaigns to assess physical and chemical parameters critical for astrobiology research. Aqua Survey joined the mission as its dedicated laboratory partner, bringing decades of environmental expertise to the High Lakes Expedition. Our ecotoxicology team received hundreds of water samples directly from the field, performing … Continue reading “NASA High Lakes Expedition”