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Do you dream about living and working underwater? We do! So let's chat about it. We cover a broad range of topics; submersibles, SCUBA diving, underwater habitats and living, and more. We interview people from all spectrum of the underwater living and exploration.
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Colonize The Ocean : The Mobula 5; Harnessing Tidal Energy at the Blade Tips (opens the original)
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The Dutch firm Equinox Ocean Turbines is developing the Mobula , a radical tidal energy system that replaces traditional heavy gearboxes with small generators mounted directly on the blade tips . This unique configuration leverages the high speeds of the outer rotor to produce electricity efficiently, leaving the central hub completely empty of power-generating components. By eliminating central torque, the design allows for cheaper mooring systems instead of permanent seabed foundations, signif
Colonize The Ocean - Shorts : What Happened To...H20ME (opens the original)
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🌊 What Happened to the H2OME Underwater House? 🏠 underwater habitats, luxury sea-living, and why ambitious ocean concepts often stay on the drawing board! In this episode of the Colonize the Ocean podcast, host Brendon Traxler breaks down the H2OME —a fascinating 3,600-sq-ft, two-story subaquatic luxury residence concept designed by Bruce Jones and U.S. Submarines. 📐 The Specs & Design: A 20-meter diameter cylindrical habitat set at shallow depths (33–60 ft) featuring massive floor-to-ceiling ac
Colonize The Ocean : Evaluation of Marine Life on Miami Beach Artificial Reefs (opens the original)
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In 1998, researchers initiated a study off the coast of Miami Beach to evaluate how different construction materials influenced the effectiveness of artificial reefs . Over a three-year period, divers monitored twelve structures built from limestone boulders , concrete-gravel , and a concrete-tire aggregate to compare their impact on marine life. The findings revealed that all three materials supported similar levels of fish abundance , biomass , and species richness , regardless of the specific
Colonize The Ocean - Shorts : What Happened To...Vent Base Alpha (opens the original)
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In this episode of Colonize the Ocean, Brendon Traxler dives into Vent Base Alpha—the hydrothermal vent-powered underwater habitat conceived by deep-sea pioneer Phil Nuytten. Planned as a one-atmosphere station thousands of feet down for research and mineral work, with modular tanks, a submersible bay, and vent-derived power, the project never left the drawing board after Nuytten’s passing in 2023. A fascinating “what if” that still echoes today’s ocean-habitat efforts. http://atlantisseacolony.
Colonize The Ocean : Beneath the Surface; The Evolution of Underwater Habitation (opens the original)
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This research brief examines the evolving landscape of underwater habitats , tracing their transition from experimental scientific outposts to a multifaceted industry. Future developments will likely favor modular, shallow-water structures that blend luxury hospitality with marine conservation, education, and advanced robotics. While high-end resorts and specialized laboratories like PROTEUS demonstrate technical feasibility, significant hurdles remain regarding economic costs, environmental pro
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