The BENTHOSCOPE is a versatile, compact and portable georeferenced underwater imaging tool, designed for rapid, high-coverage seafloor and benthos sampling. It features a high-resolution real-time imaging system, capable of capturing both photographs and videos for photogrammetry, along with depth and water temperature data acquisition. Its lightweight and modular design allows for easy deployment from various vessels, without requiring complex infrastructure to enhance survey efficiency. Successfully deployed in a 35 days oceanographic research survey around the Balearic Islands, the system has proven to be a cost-effective and adaptable alternative to traditional ROVs and other photogrammetric technologies.
Frank et al. (2025) studied this question.