SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that teaches teachers and students to build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in either a classroom or out-of-school setting. Students build the ROV from a kit comprised of low-cost, easily accessible parts, following a curriculum that teaches science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with a marine engineering theme. Throughout the project, students will learn engineering concepts, problem solving, design skills, and teamwork. In addition, they are exposed to all the exciting careers that are possible in naval architecture and marine/ocean engineering.

Students learn best by doing, and during the SeaPerch program they follow steps to completely assemble an underwater ROV. After the SeaPerch ROV is constructed, students are encouraged to test their vehicles, deploy them on missions, and compete in a competition (a SeaPerch Challenge), to take what they have learned to the next level. SeaPerch Challenges foster an end goal, reward sportsmanship, spirit and presentation skills, as well as mastery of engineering and science concepts. Events at the Challenge can include: