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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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…
Episode Recap: Jacques Rougerie’s Underwater Village In this episode of the podcast, host Brendon Traxler continues his series tracking the history and fate of proposed underwater habitats, resorts, and research stations. Key Takeaways: The Concept: A deep dive into the Underwater Village (or Submarine Village), designed in 1973 by renowned French architect Jacques Rougerie. Target Audience:…
Recent robotic inspections of the Hywind Scotland Pilot Park have revealed that floating wind turbines are serving as thriving artificial reefs . By exploring the submerged steel structures of five massive turbines, a submersible identified 121 unique species , including anemones, crustaceans, and rare corals. These findings suggest that offshore energy infrastructure provides a protected habitat…
Today, we’re continuing our "What Happened To?" series, taking a dive into the ambitious—and ultimately stalled—underwater hotel projects that captured the world's imagination. When you think of cutting-edge architecture and sheer, extravagant luxury, Dubai is usually at the top of the list. So it's no surprise that back in 2005, they announced what was set to be the world's very first multi-room…
The United States is currently developing nuclear-powered batteries designed to reside on the ocean floor and provide energy for underwater drone submarines . This initiative, led by the startup Zeno Power under a Department of Defense contract, repurposes strontium-90 —a radioactive byproduct—to create a long-lasting power grid for deep-sea sensors and autonomous vehicles. Unlike previous…
In this August 10, 2026 episode of Colonize the Ocean , Brendon Traxler kicks off a mini-series on ambitious underwater habitats and resorts that never made it. He dives into the biggest name of them all: Poseidon Undersea Resorts , the project led by Bruce Jones of U.S. Submarines. The domain dates back to 2003 (over 20 years old), and the idea itself is even older—Jones had been floating…
The company DEEP recently launched an underwater habitat called Vanguard off the coast of Florida to facilitate long-term marine research and environmental monitoring. This innovative structure allows a four-person crew to live and work at depths of 56 feet , utilizing a process called saturation to extend dive times significantly. The facility features a living chamber , a dive center with a moon…
Brendon is back with another episode of Colonize the Ocean , still refining the setup and audio while juggling longer-format ideas. This time he zeros in on one of the biggest questions in the underwater habitat world right now: Deep is in the water. They’ve secured funding, built a habitat, and are actually operating. That was the spotlight Fabian Cousteau and Proteus had owned for years. So……
🌊 Two Ocean Heroes Team Up to Save Our Blue Planet! In this inspiring story, legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle — founder of Mission Blue — joins forces with young conservationist Titouan Bernicot of Coral Gardeners. While Sylvia’s team identifies the most critical marine ecosystems that need urgent protection, Titouan’s Coral Gardeners are on the front lines actively restoring damaged coral…
In this episode Brendon gets real about design philosophy after receiving an email from the Middle East flagging an Instagram reel that AI-generated a video of Chinese underwater data centers using ASC’s own concepts. He reflects on the importance of holding back some designs—keeping alternate concepts, future habitat ideas, and unreleased work in reserve so you’re never left empty-handed if…
The provided text details the history and legacy of Sublimnos , Canada’s first freshwater underwater habitat launched in 1969 by explorer Joseph B. MacInnis. Situated in Lake Huron, this pioneering research station allowed scientists to live and work beneath the surface to study aquatic ecosystems and test the limits of human productivity underwater. The structure utilized a moon pool entry and…
In this episode, Brendon Traxler returns with an exciting update! After diving deep into underwater habitats, ocean engineering, and legal challenges, he shines a spotlight on Arkpad — a pioneering seasteading project he and ASC have personally invested in. Arkpad, headquartered in the Philippines, offers unique floating glamping experiences (think luxury floating tents!), fishing operations, and…
The engineering firm **Deep** has launched **Vanguard**, the first **undersea research habitat** constructed in four decades, to facilitate long-term **human habitation** on the ocean floor. Located in the **Florida Keys**, this innovative station operates at **ambient pressure**, allowing researchers to live and work in a **submerged laboratory** for extended periods without the constraints of…
