Research & Data
Cultivating a Network of Experts
We are actively developing relationships with a number of leading oceanographic science agencies, institutions and universities. Key contacts include the marine science departments at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute of Florida Atlantic University, University of Delaware’s 3D printed coral reef restoration project, Mote Marine Science Center, SECORE International, and the U.S. Geological Survey. Other university-based research centers are also being invited to participate, including Nova Southeastern University and the University of Miami.
Data Collection & Monetization
Every time our tours bring guests into the undersea environment, our vessels will be capturing a large volume of high-quality time series data. The submarine and support craft will be equipped with an array of advanced sensors to collect data recurrently, recording an array of metrics at multiple depths 8 to 10 times per day for every day we operate. This data will provide researchers an exceptionally detailed, uninterrupted record of critical climatological markers that have the potential to contribute in consequential ways to multiple fields of study.
To our knowledge, there exists no other research project gathering information in this fashion, giving our data remarkable scientific and economic value. We plan to monetize this by providing subscription access as well as per-use access to our database. This is very similar to the databases that universities and organizations are already paying high licensing fees to access. We expect that by Year 1 this could generate approximately $7.5 million in revenue, and by Year 3, annual database revenue will be $15.5 million. With each additional year beyond this, our database will continue to grow, increasing its value substantially.
Encouraging the Next Generation
Deep Blue Submarine is developing a partnership program for local schools to educate students about the special habitat that surrounds them and encourage STEM studies in marine biology and oceanography.
We are also actively engaged with the MATE Center (Marine Advanced Technology Education), a national partnership of organizations working to improve marine technical education for students from elementary school through college, helping prepare the future workforce for ocean occupations. The goal is to educate and raise interest in the world of underwater robotics and its applications. MATE takes a creative approach to STEM education that is a natural complement to our other ecotourism projects.
