Immersive VR Dive Curriculum

Explore in 360 degrees

Extract and analyze data from VR video collected in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Collaborating as research scientists
Identify marine fish, invertebrate and algal species and habitat(s)
Construct a Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Statement
Develop an awareness of a research diver’s perspective

Dive North Monastery Beach

Dive Monterey Breakwater

Dive Channel Islands Kelp Forest

Immersive VR Dives brought to you by the CSUMB Undersea Image Analysis Lab

Learn more about CSUMB’s Marine Science Program

Connect with VR Scuba

You can virtually dive with scientists as they explore and conduct research inside marine protected areas (MPAs) across coastal California. Observe fishes, invertebrates and even marine mammals in kelp forests ranging from La Jolla State Marine Reserve in the south to Gerstle Cove State Marine Reserve in northern Sonoma County. Check out immersive vr videos.

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