The week of June 17-22, the sanctuary will host the MATE ROV World competition for the first time since 2014.

The event is expected to bring over 1,200 students, educators, professionals, and marine industry leaders from 15 different countries to the area.

Last year’s event was in Kingsport, Tennessee and the year before that the competition was held in Longmont, Colorado.

This event is open to spectators and more details will be available as we get closer to the event.