REIMAGINING OCEAN MONITORING

Abstract

Gilson discusses the Over-horizon Awareness of Seafloor Imaging Surveys (OASIS) Project. The OASIS Project brings together leaders in Canadian and UK ocean technology to develop a novel, autonomous, and scalable solution for marine environmental surveys. Led by Voyis, with support from Canada's Ocean Supercluster and in collaboration with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and the University of Southampton, the project seeks to commercialize a wide-area seabed imaging capability that merges high-resolution optical sensors with long-range autonomous vehicles. The core innovation of the OASIS Project lies in combining three key elements: Voyis' advanced subsea optical sensors, the NOC's Autosub long-range AUV, and AutoNaut's wave-powered uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). Together, these systems will enable remotely managed, low-emission, over-the-horizon optical surveys without reliance on support vessels. Voyis will also incorporate University of Southampton-developed technology in automated image clustering and remote survey awareness into its product suite, enhancing onboard data processing and interpretation capabilities.