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Grow Your Vision

Welcome Aboard! AquaVela was founded by Dr. Jessica Sandoval to specialize in consulting services tailored to your needs in the field of ocean technology and exploration. With a commitment to excellence, AquaVela works between research institutions, industry, government agencies, and nonprofits to explore the depths of possibility in ocean technology. Interested in working together? Let's get connected!

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Technical Solutions

With our engineering expertise, we provide effective and robust solutions for nearshore to deep-ocean challenges. Our networking and facilitation efforts motivate action, foster partnerships, and promote sustainable best practices for marine observation.

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Design Engineering

We have expertise in mechanical and materials engineering for underwater applications (nearshore to deep-sea). Let's get your design done right.

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Design Consultations

With nearly a decade of experience in seagoing deployments & operations, we provide the needed "reality check" to your tech designs.

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Network Creation & Expansion

We work to bridge the community of ocean stakeholders and devise best practices. We coordinate networks to synergize global ocean technology efforts.

Workshop Preparation & Facilitation

We plan and facilitate interactive in-person and virtual workshops to foster community conversation and engagement.

Technical Writing

From drafting technical documents to helping you work through your next grant, we deliver timely, expert-reviewed documents.

Science Communication

We provide accessible science communication led by our ocean experts to engage classrooms and inspire children.

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Outreach Speaker (K-12)

Inspiring the next generation of ocean explorers through science presentations in classrooms (in-person & virtual)

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Educational Content Development

Creating content that explains scientific concepts to children in an engaging and understandable way

Operational Services

Got a plan for marine survey or exploration but need an expert? AquaVela has you covered.

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Planning Consultations

We provide assistance with planning for seagoing deployments and operations (nearshore to deep-ocean).

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Deployments

Need an ROV pilot for subsea inspections? We have you covered!

In recent news...

Deep Ocean Observing Strategy Annual Meeting

May 2024 - We hosted the virtual workshop: " Bridging Gaps with Accessible Ocean Technology Solutions." Organizers: Deep Ocean Observing Strategy (DOOS).

UN Ocean Decade - Barcelona

April 2024 - We joined a panel to address barriers and opportunities in ocean observing technologies at the UN Ocean Decade Conference Satellite Event "Technologies in Sustainable Ocean Observations." Organizers: MTS, GOOS, NOAA. [Photo: MTS]

Oceanology - London

March 2024 - We co-moderated and presented at the EOOS Technology Forum 2024 Session "Opportunities and Challenges for Accessible Ocean Observing Technologies." Organizers: EuroGOOS, JERICO, Ifremer. [Photo: A. West]

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