TEAM PB&J

What is SeaPerch?

SeaPerch in an innovative underwater robotics program that equips students and educators with the resources they need to build an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in an in- or out-of-school setting.

As an integrated STEM education program, SeaPerch is a great place to start on your journey to build a bot and learn how to use that bot for good.

About SeaPerch

Theme: Deep-Sea Exploration

First discovered in 1977 near the Galápagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador, hydrothermal vents are a critical area of ocean exploration. ROVs are necessary to aid researchers in exploring the harsh environments that surround hydrothermal vents where extreme temperatures and pressures, toxic chemicals, and reduced visibility are the norm. The 2024 International SeaPerch Challenge was inspired by the wealth of information that can be gathered by exploring these deep-sea geysers.

We are pleased to continue our exciting partnership with NOAA Ocean Exploration and the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI) for the 2024 season theme of deep-sea exploration.

The below event information applies to the 2024 International SeaPerch Challenge. Please check with your local regional coordinator for event information related to your local regional competition.

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Pictures of team PB&J throughout our journey in this year's Seaperch.

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About team PB&J-

Team PB&J originates from across New Hampshire and Maine. We are all homeschooled and attend robotics class at Rice Academy. We started the year coding Vex robots where we learned about different types of science, mostly physics. We them transitioned into building and learning about ROV's. Two of our team members competed in the 2023 Seaperch challenge (we placed near the bottom).

This year we're coming with a vengeance; we will do our best and hopefully win the whole shebang! We have made improvements to our ROV this year thanks to the experiences of last year. Our team is diverse with each team member having their own expertise, some being drivers, designers, engineers, linemen and cheerleaders.

We hope to "sea" everybody in Maryland!

Where and when is this year's Seaperch competition?

We will be going down to the University of Maryland on May 31st and June 1st which is where the 2024 Seaperch challenge is being held. We are extremely excited and focus, ready to give it our all and hopefully, come away with first place.

"If you ain't first, you're last."

-Ricky Bobby

Go Fund Me.

If you would like to donate to fund our journey it would be much appreciated!

Fundraiser by Sarah Rice : Support Our Robotics Team's Journey to DC (gofundme.com)