Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Sara E. Rodriguez, The University of Texas at El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Dessaray Gorbett; Brian Steven Flowers, University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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mucusbacteria). Secondly, determining what research materials (instrumentation, tools, andconsumables) were required for the execution of the research and obtaining these materials well-ahead of time for the expedition. Thirdly, in some cases (i.e. DNA sequencing, water nutrientquantification) outside commercial contractors were utilized. Determination of which contractorsfit the scientific and logistical criteria was required. When necessary, planning for sampletransport to the U.S. was arranged. Finally, two months prior to the trip a detailed research divingschedule, coordinated with the local diving contractor, was determined.Undergraduate student preparation prior to the trip was vital to successful outcomes. Since theexpedition provided very

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vamsi Sripada, University of Bridgeport; Mohammad Omar AL-Torzi, University of Bridgeport; Huy Trung Huong, University of Bridgeport; Juan David Urrea Vargas, University of Bridgeport; Sushma Gudi, University of Bridgeport; Andrew Louis Iorio, University of Bridgeport; Jani Macari Pallis, University of Bridgeport; Jill McNitt-Gray, University of Southern California

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considering water visibility, current, and water depth. This also included water safetyand working and communicating with technical divers located near the submarine. The projectincludes plans to expand the sensor, data and image collecting use of the vehicle as an unmannedsubmersible with remote operation for research in other fields and across university departments(e.g., biology, environmental studies).I. IntroductionThe field of underwater exploration has seen significant advancements in recent years,particularly in the development of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). This paper details aninnovative project undertaken by undergraduate and graduate engineering students to convert a1-person, 1-atmosphere submarine into a remotely operated vehicle

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Joseph Eaton, University of Southern Maine; Summer Sui Chun Sai Carey, University of Southern Maine; Samantha Lebsack, University of Southern Maine; Camdyn Gunnar Johnson, University of Southern Maine; Christian Taylor, Omission Inc.; Logan Marcus Butler, University of Southern Maine; Anna Bella Elise Dougherty, University of Southern Maine

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successfully demonstrates improvement in ocean industryawareness, ocean engineering mission planning and ocean hardware operation and electronics.IntroductionMaine’s Changing Aquaculture LandscapeMaine’s aquaculture industries are internationally recognized for quality attributed to its uniquegeography, ocean currents and climate. The Gulf of Maine is one of the richest marineecosystems in the world and boasts harvests of Atlantic salmon, sea vegetables (kelp, algae, etc.)and shellfish (mussels, oysters, etc.), among others, and yields over $137 million of annualeconomic output to Maine’s economy.[1] Aquaculture is also the fastest growing foodproduction sector globally, expected to increase by 5.5% annually through 2032.[2]Maine’s aquaculture harvest