Snorkel vs autonomous underwater vehicle surveys
Benthic photo transects implemented using an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) have the following advantages compared to a snorkel or dive survey:
- More photos, straighter transects
- More consistent: start/end point, speed, height
- Increased data collection capacity
- Can be used in deep water, unsafe or turbid water
- Ability to program complex missions
- No fatigue
Comparison of snorkel and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) transects
