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Tampa Deep Sea Xplorers develops autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) designed to make ocean exploration and subsea data collection more accessible and cost-effective. Its flagship Barracuda AUV is engineered for deep-water operations across applications including oceanographic research, offshore energy, and maritime security. The company has earned recognition through federal research programs, including NOAA-supported projects, and was a runner-up in the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE competition for advances in ocean mapping and exploration technology. By reducing the cost and complexity of underwater data collection, Tampa Deep Sea Xplorers helps expand access to tools traditionally available only to large research institutions and major offshore operators.