Event

First HyperKelp smart buoy deployed in San Diego Bay

May 6, 2025 · Deployment · HyperKelp · Maritime

HyperKelp deployed the first of a planned five smart buoys in and around San Diego Bay for continuous water-quality monitoring.

  • The deployed buoy began collecting a continuous stream of environmental data.
  • The programme planned five smart buoys in and near San Diego Bay.
  • The field deployment applied the Kelp Smart Buoy platform to local water-quality monitoring.

HyperKelp develops autonomous buoy networks for persistent maritime monitoring. Its sensor platforms combine onboard processing, communications and configurable payloads to collect ocean and security data without the cost and limited persistence of crewed vessels. NATO DIANA selected the company for its 2026 programme, adding third-party validation and access to allied accelerator sites, test centres and defence users.

Company
HyperKelp
Segment
Maritime
Event type
Deployment
Added to Korthos
Jul 16, 2026
Geography
San Diego · United States