Monster hunters are using a hi tech underwater camera to explore every nook and cranny of legendary Loch Ness.
They are deploying a Remotely Operated Vehicle to search for what lurks beneath the water.
It will be used by Loch Ness Centre during a four day hunt, called The Quest, in May.
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The advanced Chasing M2 ROV has a lightweight design able to navigate tight spaces and withstand immense pressure reaching depths of 330 feet.
The ROV’s high-resolution camera will capture still images and video searching for signs of the elusive beast.
It will capture footage underwater from the loch in an attempt to capture the first ever underwater image of the famous beast in its famous home.
The cameras will trigger automatically when any movement is detected, providing crucial footage that could bring the elusive Nessie into clearer focus for the world to see.
A spokesperson for Little Loch Broome Marine Life, which owns the ROV said: “What could be better than being given the wonderful opportunity to explore under the surface of Loch Ness and bring a smile to our faces in anticipation.
“Fresh water lochs are not something that we have explored before – we are usually based in Little Broom on the West Coast.
“So to be invited to dive our ROV and drop-down camera trap into the most famous Loch in the world could not be passed up.
“The possibility of capturing even a suggestion of Nessie is undoubtedly the most exciting opportunity ever.”
Nagina Ishaq, general manager of The Loch Ness Centre, commented: “The Quest has become one of the most eagerly anticipated events for Nessie hunters and Loch Ness enthusiasts worldwide.
“We are excited to offer more events, more experts and even more opportunities for people to experience the magic of Loch Ness.
“Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning to continue the search, 2025 promises to be our most thrilling Quest yet.
“We can’t wait to work with Little Loch Broom Marine Life as new technology will search the Loch as we aim to get a step closer to finding the famous monster.”
The centre will also deploy baited camera traps in strategic locations around the loch to bolster its efforts in finding Nessie.
The devices consist of a submerged metal frame with a bait box to entice the local wildlife and a camera with attached lights to capture any sightings
In 2023 and 2024 The Quest brought together participants from across the globe, all eager to explore the secrets of Loch Ness.
The centre’s efforts to find Nessie has brought intriguing discoveries to the limelight from photographs of strange anomalies on the surface of the water to an ominous rhythmic pulse recorded on a state-of-the-art hydrophone that some believe could be the monster’s heartbeat.
Their have been 1,159 sightings recorded on the official Loch Ness monster sightings register dating from the first one in 565AD as reported by What’s The Jam.
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