What Is SeaDepth

The origin of SeaDepth dates back to the summer of 2016 when Buster and Chris (Founders of SeaDepth) started fishing together out of Surfside, Texas with a focus on daytime swordfishing and deep dropping. Buster is color blind according to the F.A.A. & U.S.C.G medical examiners, and always had problems distinguishing the various seafloor features on shaded relief maps that are currently available. There was always the constant annoyance of not knowing if that anomaly on the shaded relief chart was a peak or hole, and the lack and/or inaccuracy of the depths. To combat this we would find contour maps online, and then convert them to georeferenced maps to use offshore with an I-Pad. These first maps were very basic and only covered around 9 square miles each. Throughout the years we improved the contour data, and then added shaded relief and color bands. We then decided to start SeaDepth to share this benefit with others.

Unlike traditional shaded relief charts SeaDepth charts are composed of three main characteristics that will give you that extra edge.

• High Resolution Shaded Relief: compiled from multiple survey sources and processed up to a resolution of one meter.

• Color Bands: color bands for various depths to amplify seafloor features such as rocks, depressions, etc.

• Depth Labels & Contour Lines:
  • 1’ Intervals from the shore to 450’
  • 10’ Intervals from 450’-2500’
  • 50’ Intervals from 2500’ to the abyss

Maps are downloaded to the device of your choice where they can be viewed using the Guru Maps app. Guru Maps is an offline map app (iOS/Android) that uses your smart phone and/or tablets GPS Chip for navigation.

Thank you for your interest in SeaDepth, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.