(SitNews) Ketchikan, Alaska - Over 100 people were able to explore what Ketchikan looks like beneath the waves at the “Exploring Our Depths” harbor cruise and live video feed held recently. The fundraising event was hosted by the University of Alaska Southeast Almuni & Friends and the UAS Ketchikan Campus Advisory Council (KCAC).

The incredible live view beneath the waves was provided during the cruise using a remotely operated video camera, operated by Gary Freitag, UAF Marine Advisory Program and Barbara Morgan, Oceans Alaska Research and Education Coordinator. The highlight of the event was exploring the underwater volcanic rock, recently discovered by U.S. Forest Service Geologist, Jim Baichtal, who presented the geological history of the area during the cruise.

The harbor cruise was a fundraiser to endow the Carroll Fader Maritime Scholarship, which benefits students pursuing maritime careers in Ketchikan. The fund has now successfully exceeded the $25,000 endowment level and scholarships will become available.

Raffle winners at the event include Jean Bartos (2 Alaska Airline vouchers), Nicolle Lewis (Revilla Island lake trip), Gus Peterson (Ketchikan Helicopter tour for 2) and Bill Halloran (Adventure Karts or Alaska Canopy Zipline tour for 4).

UAS and the KCAC expressed their thanks to Alaska Airlines, Alaska Wilderness Outdoors, Allen Marine Tours, Carrs Safeway, Family Air, Food Services of America, Ketchikan Helicopters Inc , Southeast Aviation, Spirit of Alaska Tours, Tatsuda’s IGA and Walmart for their generous donations that made this event possible, in addition to thanking all the attendees, tireless volunteers and those who purchased raffle tickets.

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