Map kelp and seagrass with sonar recordings
Produce accurate depth, substrate, and vegetation maps for nearshore habitats, reefs, or restoration areas. Monitor seagrass coverage and shoreline change.
• Process large coastal surveys with unlimited uploads
• Identify seagrass coverage and substrate composition
• Monitor shoreline erosion and habitat change
• Export layers compatible with NOAA standards
Screenshot of kelp and seagrass growing on the Norwegian coast from a Simrad® NSS Evo.
Create detailed GIS maps of kelp and seagrass growing on the seafloor with your sonar recordings.
Cloud Processing Creates GIS Maps from Sonar Data
The .sl2 file, uploaded and processed by EcoSound™ and tidal offsets applied from Marea Tides, created maps for depth and plant height (% biovolume) and available as GIS data exports.
Map kelp forests and verify map outputs with the Sonar Viewer
Share automated html reports giving detailed statistics about vegetation cover and other environmental data
Monitor Daily Sediment Changes in Harbors and Marinas
Shoaling of sediments can change almost daily in coastal harbors and marinas, rapidly map boat lanes looking for hazards.
The Santa Cruz Port District maps with BioBase almost daily during the winter months to inform dredging operations and keep the channels open for recreational boat traffic
Latest Updates & Advancements