CC-Bio
biodiversity monitoring system
Underwater Monitoring System for Marine Biodiversity
Visual and environmental data collection for biodiversity monitoring in remote and exposed marine environments – from shoreline habitats to 800 metres deep.
Engineered for research and commercial users, CC-Bio adapts to your project needs. It offers flexible, long-term deployment options for consistent data collection in biodiversity assessments and extended ecological monitoring.
Tailored Systems for Long-Term Biodiversity Monitoring
Robust Design
Built to endure depths of up to 800m, CC-Bio provides peace of mind for extended and repeated deployments in exposed marine environments.
Long-Term Monitoring
Flexible power options support both short and long-term deployments, with tethered units enabling unlimited real-time monitoring.
Easy Integration
Its compact and durable design allows it to be used independently or integrated into existing equipment and systems.
Timelapse & Scheduling
Customise video capture intervals to observe critical moments over extended periods of time across weeks or even months.
Smarter Data Retrieval
Easy access to your data with retrospective downloads or secure live feeds via cabled and acoustic connections, reducing costly vessel trips.
Tailored to your Project
CC-Bio adapts to your environment and data needs. We work with you to tailor hardware, software, and data access to meet your project goals.
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Flexible Power and Data Access for Remote Deployments
Whether collecting data over days, months, or longer, CC-Bio offers flexible deployment options to retrieve, transmit, and securely store your ocean data.
Use it as a standalone, battery-powered system for shorter studies — or tether it to a Surface Hub for unlimited real-time monitoring.
The Surface Hub, powered by solar or mains electricity, enables continuous data collection, cloud transmission, and reduces the need for costly vessel trips, even in remote and exposed marine environments.
Field-Tested in Biodiversity Assessments and Impact Surveys
Seagrass Restoration Monitoring
Paired time-lapse footage and environmental sensor data are being used to monitor the development of a seagrass restoration site in the Mediterranean.
Developing Bycatch Solutions
CC-Bio captured natural behaviour of demersal species near active gear, helping PhD researcher in the UK study bycatch mitigation strategies.
Coral Reef Assessment
An autonomous reef monitoring system in Palau combines environmental sensing with AI-powered video analysis, delivering ongoing insights into coral reef health.
Enhancing Research Through Collaboration
We understand that every research project is unique. The CC-Bio system is not a one-size-fits-all solution—it’s a tool that can be adapted to your specific research needs.
Whether you require additional sensors, specific mounting configurations or integration with data analysis tools, our team is here to help you find the perfect solution for your specific data collection needs.
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FAQs
Yes. CC-Bio can be paired with SeaSensor to synchronise visual and environmental metrics – like turbidity, temperature, salinity or other physical water quality measures.
CC-Bio supports standalone operation for shorter-term studies on internal battery (contact our team for specifications).
For longer deployments, it can connect to a solar-powered surface hub or land-based power to continue operating for months, or years even. This makes it ideal for remote marine biodiversity monitoring where frequent servicing is impractical.
You can choose to automate species ID, behaviour analysis, or activity detection with on-site Edge analysis or custom AI models through our expert partners.
If you’re monitoring fish behaviour, coral reefs, seagrass beds, or protected marine zones, you need a reliable underwater monitoring system that works in remote, low-light, and high-pressure environments. CC-Bio is designed for exactly this — a flexible camera system that can be deployed at depths up to 800m, configured for timelapse or continuous video, and tailored to your site.
Yes, CC-Bio can be used as a deploy-and-record underwater camera, great for non-invasive marine research. It can be scheduled to collect data at specific intervals, using the timelapse funcion.
If your needs change, it can also be upgraded to a live-feed ocean monitoring system with cloud upload and remote access.
