Colonize The Ocean

This research examines the psychological impact of saturation diving, proposing an "Underview Effect" similar to the cognitive shifts experienced by astronauts in space. By interviewing aquanauts who lived in undersea habitats, the authors identified themes of awe, tranquility, and flow that arise from extended immersion in a high-pressure environment. Participants reported a heightened sense of planetary fragility and a deep interconnectedness with marine ecosystems, often viewing the ocean as a complex, living "home base" rather than a foreign workspace. While the experience involves significant physical hardship and sensory changes, it frequently results in a long-lasting environmental stewardship and a transformed scientific perspective. Ultimately, the study suggests that this profound submerged experience can reshape human relationships with the natural world and inspire pro-environmental behaviors.#UnderviewEffect #SaturationDiving #AquanautPsychology #UnderseaAwe #PsychologicalImpactOfDiving #FlowStateUnderwater #AweAndTranquility #OceanStewardship #MarineInterconnectedness #PlanetaryFragility #ProEnvironmentalBehavior #TransformedByTheDeep #OceanAsHomehttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

During this Christmas season Brendon thinks it would be interesting to image what the societal evolution of underwater colonies will look like when it comes to holidays such as Christmas.Also he asks what Christmas tradition you would bring with you to your underwater colony.#traditions #underwater #underwaterhabitat #Christmas #holidays #future #underwatercolony #culture #societyhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

The source introduces Vanguard, a newly designed and built subsea human habitat, which will enable a new era of marine biology research by allowing aquanauts to live and work underwater at ocean pressure for extended periods. This saturation diving capability eliminates the significant time loss associated with traditional daily dives, allowing researchers to conduct up to nine hours of actual underwater work per day for missions lasting weeks or months. Experts emphasize that living at depth will revolutionize science by enabling long-duration observations of complex marine processes, such as coral growth and the diel vertical migration. Furthermore, Vanguard will facilitate critical research into the effects of hyperbaric environments on the human body, providing insights for both undersea activities and space analog missions.Original article = https://www.newscientist.com/article/2507031-how-aquanauts-will-change-our-view-of-the-ocean/#VanguardHabitat #SubseaHabitat #Aquanauts #SaturationDiving #UnderwaterHabitat #OceanScience#MarineBiology #DeepSeaResearch #LivingUnderwaterhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

What happens in the future when we have habitats, colonies, and civilizations hundreds of miles out in the ocean. Laws become gray, and nefarious actions may run unbridled. What do we do then? What responsibility do we have?#underwaterhabitats #seasteading #internationalwater #ethical #unethical #ocean #openocean #futurehttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

The following outlines the introduction of a new subsea human habitat called Vanguard, designed by the engineering organization DEEP, which is set to revolutionize marine biology and the human relationship with the ocean. This habitat allows aquanauts to live at depth under ocean pressure for weeks or months, thereby eliminating the significant time constraints associated with traditional diving and enabling extended research missions. Key figures, including DEEP's Director of Scientific Research, Dawn Kernagis, and others in the marine conservation field, express excitement about the opportunity to conduct long-duration studies on subjects like coral restoration and observe the ocean's natural processes from within. Additionally, the habitat provides a unique environment for studying the hyperbaric effects of pressure on the human body, acting as an analogue for space travel and providing insights into the psychological dynamics of isolation in a high-risk environment.Original article : https://www.newscientist.com/article/2507031-how-aquanauts-will-change-our-view-of-the-ocean/#VanguardHabitat #DEEPVanguard #SubseaHabitat #UnderwaterHabitat #OceanInnovation #HumanAtDepth #SentinelsOfTheDeep #MarineBiology#CoralRestoration #LongDurationDiving #SaturationDiving #HyperbaricResearch #OceanScience #AquanautLife #DeepSeaResearchhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

Brendon recaps his time at Underwater Intervention 2025 this past week.#underwaterintervention #scuba #blueeconomy #underwaterhabitats #ocean #neworleans #guestspeaker #convention #networking

The source details the successful demonstration of the Ocean Space Habitat®, a portable, inflatable structure allowing divers to stay overnight underwater during a May 2023 test conducted within the University of Arizona's Biosphere 2 facility. Co-invented by Michael Lombardi and Dr. Winslow Burleson, the habitat provides a relatively dry, protected space for researchers to rest and work. This technology offers a paradigm shift by leveraging technical diving methods to create an inexpensive and lightweight alternative, moving away from the massive infrastructure and high operational costs associated with traditional saturation diving and fixed habitats. By pairing the habitat with advanced life support, researchers can extend missions from a few hours to multiple days, enabling more thorough study akin to an underwater backpacking excursion. During the demonstration, the team successfully collected and processed genomic samples, confirming the system’s utility as a mobile science station. Ultimately, this capability is intended to mobilize trained "Aquanauts" to access complex environments requiring dexterous human manipulation that robots cannot provide.#OceanSpaceHabitat #UnderwaterHabitat #OceanExploration #DeepSeaResearch #Aquanauts #OceanInnovation #MarineScience #BlueTechnology #UnderwaterScience #OceanDiscovery

Coming off Thanksgiving here in the United States, Brendon wants to express his gratitude over the years for the followers, Patreon members, and Adam and Babe.Looking to 2026 and gaining more support and followers.#thankyou #thankful #support #patreon #underwaterhabitats #followershttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

The source, a transcript from a YouTube video, discusses the revolutionary development of new underwater habitats designed and built by the British company Deep, marking the most significant progress in ocean living since Jacques Cousteau’s 1960s experiments. The transcript highlights two modular habitats, Vanguard and Sentinel, which are engineered for prolonged human residency, advanced diver training, and marine research, utilizing innovative construction techniques like 3D metal printing (WAM) for efficiency and sustainability. While acknowledging the immense scientific potential for continuous environmental monitoring and ecosystem studies, the text repeatedly raises ethical and ecological questions concerning the long-term impact of a growing network of human infrastructure on the delicate marine environment and the governance issues surrounding fixed facilities on the seafloor. Ultimately, the discussion balances the ambitious integration of human life beneath the ocean surface with the critical responsibility of ocean preservation.#UnderwaterHabitat #OceanLiving #DeepPlanet #SubseaHabitat #LivingUnderwater #OceanColonization #DeepSeaLiving #OceanFuture #BlueEconomy #DeepOcean#UnderwaterWorld #HumansAndTheOcean #SeaChangehttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

2025 Is quickly winding down, and while we still have a month left, Colonize The Ocean wants to know your thoughts on our content.What would you like to see/ hear differently in the future?#changes #podcast #subscribers #content #ocean #underwaterhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

The provided text is an article from an engineering and technology news source, IE Media, Inc., focusing on a significant development in ocean exploration. Specifically, the source details the unveiling of the Vanguard pilot subsea human habitat, which is the first of its kind in decades and was developed by the UK-based firm DEEP. The habitat is designed to allow scientists, explorers, and oceanographers to live and conduct research beneath the ocean's surface for extended periods, starting with missions of up to a week at a depth of about 65 feet. This new modular structure is intended to revolutionize marine conservation, climate monitoring, and potentially astronaut training by eliminating the need for frequent resurfacing and expanding access to largely unexplored ocean areas. The surrounding text also provides context about the publisher, including sections dedicated to News, Military, Energy, Innovation, and various other resources such as IE Academy and Job listings.#VanguardHabitat #SubseaLiving #DEEPSubmersible #OceanExploration #UnderwaterResearch #MarineConservation #ClimateMonitoring #AstronautTraining #DeepSeaInnovation #HumanHabitatUnderwater #65FeetDepth #ModularSubsea #Oceanographers #IEmedia #EngineeringNewshttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

DEMA 2025 in Orlando Florida is wrapped up and there was a lot of cool and fun new products and tech on hand. Brendon discusses a few of those, as well as discussing next year's DEMA show.#scuba #DEMA #DEMAshow #DEMA2025 #technology #marinetechnology #scubashow http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

The provided text is an article from **DeeperBlue.com**, a large community dedicated to various forms of underwater activities, reporting on a significant expansion by the company **DEEP** in the United States. **DEEP** has committed **US$100 million** to establish an engineering hub in Florida and a manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, focusing on **subsea habitation and advanced manufacturing**. These new operations are integral to the expansion of **Project Vanguard**, which is described as the first crewed subsea human habitat constructed in four decades. **Project Vanguard** aims to support scientific research, environmental monitoring, and spaceflight training, and involves key partnerships with specialist industrial teams like **Triton Submarines** and **Bastion Technologies**. The company leadership indicates that this investment is the foundational step toward creating a **permanent human presence under the sea**.Original article : https://www.deeperblue.com/deep-expands-its-operations-in-the-united-states/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNw5zBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1SlhoVkVsYjZmT2JlYTdLAR5ONOyHqk-VjVeFKUriHYjU5_lQ0wOGpI1AOsYeLFpbbo187_tPkGwURR-A3Q_aem_Lq6SvcBwmJfJOvd6eZ1_cg&brid=Fi6fodeKLR7ZJQffigdUvA#DEEPExpansion #ProjectVanguard #SubseaHabitat #UnderwaterInnovation #PermanentUnderseaPresence #DEEPinUSA#FloridaEngineeringHub #HoustonManufacturing #TritonSubmarines #BastionTechnologies #SubseaResearch #OceanScience #SpaceflightTraining #DeeperBlue #100MillionInvestment #AdvancedSubseaManufacturing #CrewedUnderwaterHabitat #OceanFrontier #HumanPresenceUnderSea #UnderwaterEngineeringhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

Many proposed underwater habitats have come and gone. Why? The technology exists and the know how has existed for over half a century, so why have we not seen more underwater habitats out there? Some may say there is no need, but Brendon believes there may be other answers to this question...#why #questions #underwaterhabitats #ocean #underwater #future #marinedesign #marineengineering #underwatertechnology #funding #risk #supporthttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

The provided text consists of excerpts from an article in The Atlantic titled "The Perfect Astronaut Is Changing," published on June 17, 2025, and authored by Erin Berger. The article examines how the qualifications and ideal characteristics for astronauts must evolve to meet the unique challenges of a future mission to Mars, which will involve years of isolation and unforeseen environmental obstacles. Historically, NASA has favored engineers and pilots, but the text suggests that terrestrial explorers and outdoor professionals—who are accustomed to navigating challenging environments and long-term isolation—might be better suited for deep-space travel. The piece discusses how NASA is considering these skill sets, referencing examples like diver Joe Dituri and astronaut Christina Koch, while also addressing the agency's traditional apprehension toward applicants who exhibit a high tolerance for risk. Ultimately, the selection criteria for Martian crews may prioritize skills like autonomy, multi-expertise, and "salutogenesis" (finding intrinsic value in the journey) over current standards.#AstronautEvolution #MarsMission #NASACriteria #DeepSpaceTravel #TerrestrialExplorers #OutdoorProfessionals #IsolationChallenges #MartianCrew #AutonomySkills #MultiExpertise #Salutogenesis #ChristinaKoch #JoeDituri #SpaceExploration #FutureAstronautshttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

Our annual trivia night with a new MC, Abigail. Adam could not join Babe and Brendon but submitted a few of the questions.Test your knowledge!#trivia #halloween #questions #fun #underwater #marinelife #mysteries #scuba #ocean #octoberhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

Deep had their VIP gathering to unveil the Vanguard prototype this last week.Brendon gives his quick initial thoughts on the unveil and why he feels this is a good thing for the future of underwater habitats.#VanguardHabitat #SubseaLiving #UnderwaterHabitat #DEEPVanguard #OceanResearch #SubseaScience #CoralRestoration #SaturationDiving #AmbientPressure #MoonPool #DNVClassed #PermanentPresence #AquanautTraining #SpaceAnalog #SentinelFuture #DiveCenter #LivingChamber #SupportBuoy #DEEPtechnology #OceanExploration #MarineConservation #SubseaInnovation #UnderwaterMissions #7DayMissions #HumanHabitat #SeabedMounted #GlobalSubseaNetwork #PioneerHabitat #DEEPpilothttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

The provided text is an article from The Guardian's "Life and style" section, specifically an "Experience" piece written by Joseph Dituri about his 100-day stay living underwater for a scientific mission called Project Neptune 100. Dituri, a biomedical researcher and former naval diver, served as a human subject to study the effects of increased atmospheric pressure and prolonged confinement on the body, with potential applications for future space exploration, such as missions to Mars. The article details his daily routine inside Jules’ Undersea Lodge, including exercise, biomedical experiments, and unexpected encounters with marine life, such as a lobster named Fred and a nurse shark that eventually accepted his presence. Notably, Dituri reports several health benefits, including a boosted metabolism, weight loss, increased REM sleep, and signs of slowed aging, though he also mentions enduring the minor misery of a cracked tooth and briefly shrinking in height due to spinal compression.#UnderwaterLiving#ProjectNeptune100#JosephDituri#BiomedicalResearch#UnderseaMission#SpaceExploration#MarsMissions#JulesUnderseaLodge#MarineLife#HealthBenefits#AtmosphericPressure#ScientificExperiment#UnderwaterAdventure#SlowedAging#REMsleep#NavalDiver#OceanResearch#HumanSubject#UnderwaterConfinement#MarineEncountershttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

How do we grow our reach? How does those of us working on underwater habitats build a compelling story to get the general population interested or caring?Is it the leader, the product, the mission, or a little of all of those things?#advertising #message #engagement #socialmedia #scuba #underwater #underwaterhabitat http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS

The document provides a comprehensive overview of ANDRITZ HYDRO Hammerfest, a key technology provider within the larger ANDRITZ GROUP, focusing on renewable energy generation from tidal currents. It details the company's long history in hydropower and electromechanical equipment manufacturing, highlighting its pioneering role in developing and installing the world's first grid-connected tidal turbine. The source emphasizes the predictability and reliability of tidal energy, contrasting kinetic energy conversion via turbines—the company's core focus—with potential energy conversion using tidal barrages. Furthermore, the text outlines the modular design and technical specifications of their tidal turbines, along with the four phases of project execution and the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and research and development.Here are some hashtags based on the provided text:#ANDRITZHYDRO #ANDRITZGROUP #TidalEnergy #RenewableEnergy #TidalTurbine #Hydropower #ElectromechanicalEquipment #GridConnectedTurbine #SustainableEnergy #TidalPower #KineticEnergy #TidalBarrages #ModularDesign EnvironmentalSustainability #ResearchAndDevelopment #CleanEnergy #TidalCurrent #GreenTechnology #EnergyInnovation #HydroTechnologyhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS