Explore the underwater world of Maine’s lakes and ponds with this hobbyist

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • February 16, 2025

Jason Smith of Milo grew up hunting and fishing in Maine. He saw the underwater drones and his curiosity was hooked. The camera on the drone sends a live feed back to Smith, which he views on his iPad but could also see on his phone. Chase has worked with state biologists, especially on Arctic char. His YouTube channel Maine Freshwater Exploration Going Deep has more than 3,200 subscribers. He also posts his underwater videos on Facebook, where he has about 3,500 followers.