SVII-S in Fernando de Noronha

This image shows an underwater photographer using the SVII-S in Fernando de Noronha.

The SVII-S is a trimmed down version of the SVII, a camera system invented to take people virtual diving in Google Street View. Instead of mounting the camera orb and underwater tablet onto a heavy underwater scooter, its is all attached to a purpose built, neutrally boyant pole-like structure, allowing the same technology in a much lighter package. The SVII-S allows a team to deploy a camera more quickly when responding to global change events such as coral bleaching episodes or post-cyclone surveys.