Subsurface is a participatory framework that enables people to build, deploy, and use low-cost underwater cameras to observe and document local aquatic environments.
01Build
Build a low-cost underwater camera from open-source hardware. Choose between the Lite (ESP32) or XL (Raspberry Pi) version.
02Deploy
Deploy your camera responsibly. Guidance on placement, tethering, orientation, and environmental ethics.
03Map
Upload footage and record observations linked to a map. Contribute to a distributed archive of aquatic environments.


