Ultra-High-Definition Underwater Camera
For more than 25 years, Ocean Presence Technologies (OPT) has advanced the field of underwater observation through robust, internet‑connected camera systems originally developed by the Manta Network. These systems provide continuous, diver‑free monitoring of marine environments, giving biologists, educators, and the public an unobstructed window into the underwater world.
Today, OPT is expanding this foundation with a new generation of AI‑enhanced, continuously operating, species‑aware telepresence systems. By integrating edge AI, cloud‑scale analytics, and long‑duration imaging, OPT now enables real‑time detection of ecological events, automated species identification, and persistent situational awareness across remote marine sites.
“Telepresence” refers to the ability to experience and interact with a distant environment as if physically present. OPT’s Unified Marine Telepresence™ platform brings this concept to the ocean, allowing viewers to observe live underwater scenes, respond to real‑time events, and participate in shared interpretation of marine ecosystems. This capability dramatically expands opportunities for education, research, and public engagement in ocean conservation.</p>
OPT’s underwater cameras—whether deployed in the ocean, aquariums, research stations, or educational institutions—can be made accessible to schools, aquariums, museums, and exploratoriums worldwide. By offering these technologies at an attainable cost, OPT aims to see thousands of live underwater nodes forming a global network of persistent ocean awareness.
While OPT continues to design and manufacture complete underwater camera systems, its broader mission is to build a planet‑scale telepresence network that connects children, educators, scientists, government agencies, and the general public to the ocean in real time. Through continuous imaging, AI‑driven insights, and shared access, OPT is helping create a more informed and inspired global community committed to protecting the world’s oceans.
Over the last 25 years we have established a client base that includes major companies and organizations and spans four oceans around the world.
Corporations and Universities:
- NOAA
- National Geographic Society
- Wood’s Hole Oceanographic Institution
- Int'l Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
- University of Victoria Neptune
- Sea Shepard Society
- US Army Corp of Engineers
- Battelle Ocean Systems
Public Aquaria:
- New England Aquarium
- Dallas World Aquarium
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Georgian Aquarium (Discovery)
- National Aquarium in Baltimore
- Tennessee Aquarium and many others...