No Fish Too Deep: Utilizing Advanced Diving Technology to Investigate Deep Dwelling Parrotfish

Project PI: Tyler Phelps

Project Advisor: Cori Kane

For my project I will be diving into the mesophotic at depths of over 200 feet to survey the size and distribution of parrotfish as their grazing plays a significant role contributing to the overall health of coral reefs. To allow for the greatest efficiency to do fish surveys at depth, we will use mixed gas closed circuit rebreathers and underwater scooters, also known as diver propulsion vehicles (DPVs). Our proprietary surveying technique using DPVs will allow us to investigate the most area in the least amount of time, providing more evidence to understand deep reef ecology.

Completed project