# Spotter Sound

Starting at $17,355

Add an AI-enabled hydrophone to your Spotter Platform to monitor underwater sound and detect marine mammals and vessels in real time. Process data at the edge using built-in AI models or deploy your own algorithms for custom detection needs.

[Explore Configuration](https://spotter-configurator.sofarocean.com/?solution=spotter-sound&step=3) [Talk to an Expert](/content/signup/spotter-smart-mooring-demo/index.html)

## What is the Spotter Platform?

Spotter is a modular, rapidly deployable marine sensing platform that delivers real-time surface and subsurface ocean data to power better decisions.

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## What is Spotter Sound?

A turnkey solution for real-time underwater acoustic monitoring. Ships globally, deploys quickly, and transmits sound data instantly.

**Spotter Buoy**

Hub for power and communication. Measures waves, wind, and pressure in real time.

[Learn More →](/content/products/spotter/sensors/hydrophone/index.html)

**Smart Mooring**

Intelligent cable extending real-time data collection underwater.

[Learn More →](/content/products/spotter/smart-mooring/specs/index.html)

**Hydrophone**

Monitors underwater acoustics.

[Learn More →](/content/products/spotter/sensors/hydrophone/index.html)

Enhance Spotter Sound with additional sensors, such as:

- ‍ [Temperature Sensor →](/content/products/spotter/sensors/temperature-sensor/index.html)
- [Dissolved Oxygen Sensor →](/content/products/spotter/sensors/dissolved-oxygen-sensor/index.html)

## Underwater Sound Library

Real acoustic intelligence from real deployments. Explore what Spotter Sound captures across the world's oceans.

**Whale, Shackles & Waves**

Humpback whale moans & tonal calls over ocean waves.

**Fast-Moving Vessel**

Ship engine approaches, passes overhead, fades away.

**Dolphin Pings & Whistles**

Dolphin whistles with vessel noise and sonar pings.

[Explore More →](https://underwater-sound-library.sofarocean.com/)

## Access Real-Time Sound Data

View real-time & historical observations, set alerts, and leverage the Sofar API to ingest data into custom dashboards and applications.

**Real-Time Alerts**

Set custom thresholds on acoustic metrics and receive instant notifications.

**Historical Analysis**

Review data over time to identify patterns, trends, and seasonal variations.

**API Data Integration**

Stream acoustic measurements directly into your applications with JSON-formatted data.

## Supercharge Spotter Sound with Onboard AI

Remotely deploy, train, and update full-size detection and classification algorithms.

HydroTWIN™ event detection models and dashboards available

**Real-Time Edge Processing**

Process acoustic data on the device, sending only key detections to save bandwidth

**Smart Event Detection**

Auto-detect marine mammals, vessels, and custom sounds with instant alerts

**Flexible AI Deployment**

Remotely upload custom algorithms or activate [HydroTWIN™’s](https://blueoasis.tech/hydrotwin) pre-loaded detection models.