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Florida Invests $100 Million in Seafloor Mapping Initiative

3/30/2025

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Florida is set to embark on an ambitious seafloor mapping initiative, deploying two unmanned surface vehicles from Saildrone. With a robust $100 million investment, this project will meticulously survey the coastline, bolstering hurricane preparedness and ensuring safer navigation. Data collection will unfold until 2027, with vital insights shared with NOAA and the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Story summary

Florida is set to embark on an ambitious seafloor mapping initiative, deploying two unmanned surface vehicles from Saildrone. With a robust $100 million investment, this project will meticulously survey the coastline, bolstering hurricane preparedness and ensuring safer navigation. Data collection will unfold until 2027, with vital insights shared with NOAA and the U.S. Coast Guard.