Watch The Live Feed
There’s nothing like watching the ocean come alive in real time. A public HD Multi SeaCam, designed and manufactured by SeeScan, mounted on the Scripps research pier in La Jolla streams continuous underwater footage. One of the camera modules used in that system is built around Watec’s ultra-low-light technology. The feed is freely available and has become a favorite on live-nature channels for its clarity and reliability.
You can view the stream here: https://coollab.ucsd.edu/pierviz/. The feed shows the daily underwater activity around the pier: fish, kelp, tides, and the marine researchers who monitor the environment. The feed is hosted publicly and is shareable for outreach, education, and nature-watchers everywhere.
About The Deployment
This Scripps Pier underwater camera was donated by SeeScan. It provides HD live streaming video from roughly 4 m (13 ft) water depth. Cable and system support for the deployment were provided by Ocean Innovations.
The General Manager of Oceanographic Products at SeeScan (San Diego), notes that the HD Multi SeaCam deployed on the Scripps Pier uses a specially modified Watec digital module. The SeaCam feed is frequently featured among HDOnTap’s top live nature channels. It has captured many stunning images and moments that the public can enjoy.
Why Its So Important
Public science & outreach: Live feeds like this bring marine ecology to classrooms and living rooms. Thereby making research accessible and inspires stewardship.
Research & monitoring: Continuous visual data helps researchers track seasonal changes, unusual events, and sealife behavior.
Proof of rugged performance: This deployment highlights how a robust performance of these Watec Cameras specially modified by SeeScan, when properly housed and integrated, can operate reliably in a harsh saltwater environment. As well as deliver useful and impactful, low-light imagery.
How The Technology Helps
Watec offers full-range of IP and USB cameras designed for ultra-low-light sensitivity and reliable HD output. In marine deployments, that sensitivity helps reveal details at dawn/dusk and below the waterline. Comparatively the rugged housings and proper integration ensure long-term, stable operation in harsh coastal conditions.
See It Yourself & Share
The live feed is public — please feel free to share it with your networks. We’re launching a “Shot of the Month” feature. So save your favorite still from the feed, post it with the hashtag #WatecUnderwater and tag @WatecCameras. Each month we’ll pick a top image to feature on our blog and social channels. Winners receive a discount code for their next Watec purchase.
Support The Research
The live feed and many public science resources depend on community support. If you’d like to contribute you would be supporting a great cause. You can find more information by clicking the Donate Now button here and enter the code E7164 in the donation field. Thank you for supporting open science and ocean monitoring.
Credits & Permissions
Live-stream operations are managed by Scripps Institution of Oceanography. For technical questions about the SeaCam system, you can contact SeeScan directly.
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