JULY 2016 MARINE REEF ECOSYSTEM ROV SURVEY PERFORMED FOR NSW GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS

NSW Government has awarded a tender for Kirra Reef Marine Biota Monitoring Program which involves the ecological monitoring of benthic fauna, flora, and fish to assist in management of the Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypassing Project. AUS-ROV were engaged based on their experience and equipment development capabilities. Our ROV's carry custom developed HD Optical Zoom Cameras, additional 4k Video Cameras and integrated scientific instrumentation. The ROV was fitted with USBL Navigation which provides real time GPS location of the ROV. AUS-ROV executed underwater benthic habitat surveying in high definition video at Kirra, Palm Beach, Kingscliff and Cook Island Reef Systems.