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SeaPerch Challenge

SeaPerch: Your Gateway to STEM

SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips students and educators to build an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). This program breaks down barriers to robotics, empowering students and educators to engage in inquiry-based learning with real-world applications.

Build, Learn, and Explore

As you construct your underwater robot, you’ll discover the fundamentals of engineering, design, and science. Beyond technical skills, SeaPerch fosters essential 21st-century competencies like critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.

Join a thriving community of students, educators, mentors, and enthusiasts. Whether you’re a home-schooler, a classroom teacher, or a club leader, SeaPerch offers the support and resources you need to succeed.

Ready to Dive In?

The 2025 SeaPerch Challenge is your chance to showcase your skills and compete against other talented teams. Design, build, and pilot your ROV through a series of exciting underwater missions. The competition is strong, but the fun is stronger!

Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

Competition Elements

Pool Events:

Navigate your SeaPerch ROV through an obstacle course and a mission course, including a series of tasks. Score points for time and successful task completion.
The Obstacle Course tests high-speed maneuverability and requires the SeaPerch ROV to navigate the course as quickly as possible.
The Mission Course incorporates a mission related to Deep Sea Exploration. Teams will lead an exploration effort including mapping an area, removing marine life from an underwater station, and retrieving samples in an underwater environment.

Judges’ Interview:

Teams will have a 5-minute interview with a Judge where they’ll present their team and answer questions relevant to their SeaPerch season.

Students should be prepared to describe the intentional design process they completed for their SeaPerch ROV and their team’s approach to developing this design.

Get Involved

Want to make a difference in the lives of more than 215 young innovators? It takes dozens of community volunteers to make this event possible! Sign up to be a judge or support volunteer. We’ll provide onsite training and all the materials you’ll need.

Already a TRSA volunteer? Sign up through our portal.

Shift Options: Morning: 9:00 AM – Noon // Afternoon: Noon – 3:00 PM

Judges

Become a Champion for Innovation! We need dedicated volunteers to serve as Pool Course Judges and Interview Judges. Your role is critical in ensuring a fair and rewarding competition for these future engineers. You'll witness firsthand the creativity and problem-solving skills of these young minds as their ROVs navigate the obstacle course and mission course.

Apply to Judge

Divers

Calling All Underwater Enthusiasts! The SeaPerch Robotics Challenge needs energetic volunteers to serve as Divers. You'll be responsible for ensuring the safety and smooth operation of the pool competitions. This is a great opportunity to combine your love for aquatic activities with supporting the next generation of underwater explorers!

Apply to Volunteer

Logistics

Be a Part of the Team Behind the Scenes! Your contributions will ensure a seamless event by helping with tasks such as setting up the competition area, managing registration, and assisting with awards presentations. This is a fantastic opportunity to lend a helping hand and witness the excitement of this robotics competition!