Survey Missions
Coming SoonFrom reacting to reports → to systematically searching the lagoon.
What Is a Survey Mission?
A Survey Mission is a volunteer intentionally surveying an area using technology — not just reporting a single piece of debris. Each mission records a GPS track, the equipment used, and the waterway searched, building a permanent record of where we've looked and what we found.
Over time, survey missions feed the Survey Coverage Map, helping us identify gaps, prioritize recovery, and measure our reach.
Mission Types
Side Scan Sonar
Tow a side scan sonar unit to image wide swaths of the lagoon floor and identify submerged objects from their acoustic shadows.
Down Imaging
Down scan sonar produces detailed vertical profiles of the bottom structure, useful for identifying debris piles and habitat features.
Live Sonar
Real-time forward-looking sonar for locating objects while underway, enabling on-the-water adaptation of survey routes.
ROV Survey
Deploy a remotely operated vehicle to inspect and document identified targets with video, without the need for divers.
Underwater Camera
Lowered camera rigs and pole cameras capture imagery of the bottom in shallow or hard-to-reach areas.
Drone Survey
Aerial drones survey shallow and clear-bottom areas, spotting debris and habitat features from above the waterline.
Boat Visual Survey
Structured visual surveys from a moving vessel, recording GPS-anchored observations of visible debris and hazards.
Kayak Survey
Quiet, low-impact kayak surveys reach shoreline, mangrove, and backwater areas that powered vessels cannot access.