That, coupled with the thermal imagery and hydrophone studies, you're really bringing to the throw this new wave of technology that's out there.”Īccording to Nixon, in 1987 a fleet of boats were sent up and down the Loch scanning for odd shapes in the water below, as part of a survey called Operation Deep Scan. “Obviously this time we know how to use smartphones so we’re able to capture far more detail than ever before. “The 1972 search very much focused on a surface watch and that’s what we’re calling volunteers to do - to get as many eyes on the water as possible,” said Nixon. The Centre says this will be the largest search for Nessie since the 1970s, when the Loch Ness Investigation Bureau studied the Loch in 1972.Īccording to the organization, drones taking thermal images of the lake will be flown over the water, and a hydrophone will also be used to detect any acoustic sounds underwater.

The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App.“We’ve been reached out by the Loch Ness Exploration who want to partner with us, as we are really committed to continuing this research to try and unveil what mystery lies underneath the water of the famous loch.” “We re-opened the Loch Ness Centre at the beginning of summer and since then have had a flood of inquiries from people who really wanted to reignite this search,” said Paul Nixon, general manager of the Loch Ness Centre, in an interview with CTV News Channel. Now, a massive search has been planned in effort of locating the legendary creature.Ī hunt for Nessie is being organized by the Loch Ness Centre in the village of Drumnadrochit in the Scottish Highlands, along with a research team called Loch Ness Exploration, and eager volunteers are invited to join the search on the weekend of August 26.

For years, tourists have flocked to Loch Ness in Scotland in hopes of catching a glimpse of the rumoured Loch Ness Monster, the large marine creature said to be living in the water.

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