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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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 #UnderwaterEngineering

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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...

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