WHO WE ARE

ABOUT UIG

The Underwater Investigative Group (UIG) is a premier underwater forensic and marine technology organization specializing

in the search, documentation, investigation, and recovery of submerged evidence. We provide expert investigative support to law enforcement agencies, attorneys, government organizations, insurance professionals, and private clients through the application of advanced underwater technology and scientifically sound investigative practices.
 

Led by internationally recognized underwater forensics specialist Rhonda J. Moniz, UIG combines decades of operational experience with cutting-edge marine technologies, including remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), sonar imaging systems, underwater mapping, and forensic recovery methodologies.
 

With more than 25 years of experience as a Scientific Diver and Dive Safety Officer, Ms. Moniz has participated in expeditions

and investigations around the world, including pioneering work as Dr. Robert Ballard's first female ROV pilot. Her career spans deep-ocean exploration, underwater archaeology, scientific research, public safety diving, marine technology development,

and aquatic forensic investigations. She has trained military personnel, first responders, and public safety agencies in the use

of subsea technologies for search and recovery, port security, underwater investigations, and evidence recovery.
 

As an adjunct professor teaching underwater crime scene investigation techniques, an internationally recognized marine technology educator, and a trusted media expert for CNN, Discovery, CBS, Netflix, PBS, and other major networks, Ms. Moniz brings unmatched technical expertise and investigative leadership to every operation UIG undertakes.

At UIG, every mission is guided by scientific integrity, meticulous documentation, technical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth beneath the surface.

 

WHY CHOOSE UIG

UIG bridges the worlds of underwater science, forensic investigation, and advanced marine technology. Our team understands that submerged evidence presents unique technical and investigative challenges requiring specialized expertise, precision,

and discretion.
 

From complex criminal investigations and civil litigation support to specialized training and technology consulting, UIG provides clients with trusted expertise backed by decades of field experience, scientific knowledge, and proven operational success.
 

When the answers lie beneath the surface, UIG has the experience and technology to find them.

 

MASSACHUSETTS, USA BASED - GLOBAL REACH

Located in New England we have collectively worked in all kinds of environments around the world. Our team members have decades of experience in the marine technology and sub-sea industries. We bring a high level of expertise to each project and approach all assignments as program managers.

Our team has worked on high-level projects around the world including archaeological expeditions to deep-sea ancient shipwrecks in Turkey and the Black Sea. We have explored undersea volcanoes off the coast of Greece and worked on numerous cases of the missing and lost. We have worked with the military, police, homeland security, the Coast Guard to name a few. We work on projects both small and large and are coordinating the standards for ROV Pilots and Underwater Forensics (UCSI). We use the most advanced undersea technology including Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV), and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) to get the job done safely and with more accuracy for our partner organizations and clients. We help even the smallest operations to succeed in a dynamic and challenging environment.

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