Apparatus includes a buoyant structure having a central vertical axis when
floating in water and having at least one feature to reduce a rotation of
the buoyant structure about the central vertical axis when floating in
the water. The apparatus further includes an electronic camera assembly
coupled to the buoyant structure. The electronic camera assembly is
configured to generate an electronic image signal. The apparatus further
includes a tubular structure coupled to the buoyant structure and
configured to remain under the surface of the water. The tubular
structure includes a watertight compartment and an electronic circuit
assembly disposed within the watertight compartment. The electronic
circuit assembly is coupled to receive the electronic image signal and is
configured to generate an optical image signal representative of the
electronic image signal. The apparatus further includes a fiber optic
cable configured to carry the optical image signal.