“SubmergeShots: A VR-based Serious Game for Enhancing Marine Bioscience Knowledge and Conservation Awareness” presented by Liu, Guo and Gao
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- Virtual (artist talks)
Presentation Title:
- SubmergeShots: A VR-based Serious Game for Enhancing Marine Bioscience Knowledge and Conservation Awareness
Presentation Subtheme:
- Ecologies of place
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Abstract:
The intersection of virtual reality (VR) and serious gaming presents a novel approach to enhancing knowledge and environmental awareness in marine bioscience research and education. This approach realized the development of “SubmergeShots”, which simulates underwater photography and provides an immersive educational experience for participants without the risks associated with actual diving. It is designed to address underwater photographers’ challenges, such as equipment handling, safety procedures, and ethical interaction with marine life while promoting conservation awareness. By applying Unity, the game has three levels that guide the player from pre-dive preparations to underwater exploration and post-dive equipment management and include the scenarios of “game over” if proper procedures are not followed as a warning. The game’s potential is a collaboration with professional underwater photography institutions and promises to further educational value, with certification upon successful completion, to realize outstanding production achievement.
