With the exception of ever-increasing resolutions there have been few advancements that have drastically changed how we image, document, or interpret the underwater world since the adoption of underwater digital imaging in the early 1990’s. Photogrammetry may be the exception, but its primary application continues to focus on single camera acquisition and the 3D reconstruction of isolated artifacts or shipwrecks.  In order to provide a lasting interpretive/conservation message or create an appealing virtual-reality (VR) environment, photogrammetry must incorporate individual elements or models into a large-scale, high resolution underwater landscape with the ability to connect an audience with a compelling storytelling narrative. 

 Brett Seymour, Deputy Chief / photographer for the National Park Services Submerged Resources Center and Evan Kovacs, founder of the innovative Marine Imaging Technologies will present on a collaboration to engineer and deploy the “SeaArray”, a multi-camera photogrammetry platform performing, high-resolution, large-scale documentation and visualizations of underwater sites at Isle Royale, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas National Parks.