Massachusetts-based Aquabotix introduced two new underwater video submersibles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. 

The Aquabotix HydroView is an easy-to-use, remote-operated underwater vehicle that beams a live high-definition view back to the surface. Controlled using an iPad, smartphone or laptop, the HydroView shoots full 1080p HD video or stills.

As users guide the HydroView through the water by turning their wireless device, the submersible simultaneously collects data on water conditions as it delivers video from the depths.

In addition to offering a view of reefs and fish, the HydroView can be used as a tool for hull, anchor or prop inspection, or even to find the sunglasses lost overboard. HydroView will retail for $2,995 and is expected to be available in early 2012.

The other product is AquaLens, also a submersible video, but instead of being remote-controlled, it is designed to be mounted on the end of a standard boat hook, sending a live video feed back to a wrist-mounted LCD screen. AquaLens allows boaters to stay dry while evaluating the underwater well-being of their vessel.

AquaLens will retail for $795 and be available this month.

For more information, visit www.aquabotix.com.