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Rockland Scientific International 520 Dupplin Road, Victoria BC Canada V9A 4B6

Tel: +2503701688;

E-mail: [email protected]

Rockland Scientific designs and manufactures high-accuracy instru- mentation for oceanographic research and is a leading supplier of measure- ment systems for microstruc- ture turbulence in natural waters. The company is headed by Rolf

Lueck and

Fabian Wolk, both physical oceanographers with academic background in ocean turbulence. Rockland produces an array of high-accuracy research instruments, specializing in the meas- urement of turbulence in oceans, lakes, and rivers. The Vertical

Microstructure Profiler (VMP) can be configured for deployment in coastal areas, as well as for deep sea applications up to 5500 m depth.

SeaBotix Inc. 1425 Russ Blvd, T112D

San Diego, CA 92101

Tel: +1-619-239-5959

President: Donald Rodocker www.seabotix.com

SeaBotix is a leading manufacturer of Mini-ROV systems since the intro- duction of the LBV in 2001. Over the years more than 430 systems have been sold around the world into a diverse group of operators/owners.

Founder Donald Rodocker has been involved in the underwater industry for over 30 years. Donald's most famous endeavors being the first SAT dive to the Andrea Doria, gold recov- ery from the HMS Edinburgh and founding of multiple companies that now represent the leaders in their class. SeaBotix manufactures a full line of MiniROVs. LBV success is attributed to the capability, intuitive- ness and affordability. Each SeaBotix system is designed with unique aspects in the MiniROV market.

Such aspects include powerful thrusters including lateral, small diameter umbilical, umbilical lengths to 750 meters, 270º field of view, video overlay, highly intuitive control system, auto functions and a multi- tude of options.

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