Google goes underwater

09/26/2012

The world’s first tablet-operated underwater camera, the SVII, utilizes special technology to bring the experience to life, taking up to 50,000 images that will be collected through continuous high-resolution, 360-degree panoramic imagery. When stitched together, these images will allow people to choose a location along the Great Barrier Reef, dip underwater and go for a viewer-controlled virtual dive in Google Maps.

This special collection of underwater imagery highlights areas in the Great Barrier Reef and several other underwater spots in the Philippines and Hawaii.

SVII © Catlin Seaview Survey

Bait Reef: Maori Wrasse © Catlin Seaview Survey

Manta Ray, Lady Elliot Island © Catlin Seaview Survey

Opal Reef: Christmas Tree Worms © Catlin Seaview Survey

Heron Bommie, Heron Island © Catlin Seaview Survey

Clown Fish © Catlin Seaview Survey

Hanauma Bay, Hawaii © Catlin Seaview Survey

Holmes Reef © Catlin Seaview Survey

Apo Island, Philippines © Catlin Seaview Survey

Holmes Reef: Dogfaced Puffer Fish © Catlin Seaview Survey

Holmes Reef © Catlin Seaview Survey

Holmes Reef: Oceanic Octopus © Catlin Seaview Survey

Posted by at 12:06:14 PM in Animals, Current Affairs, Editor's Choice - Picture of the Day, Environment, Photography

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09/26/2012