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Fabien Cousteau's Proteus was pitched as an "ISS of the sea," so where does it stand today? In this episode of Colonize the Ocean, Brendon wraps up our series on what's happening with existing underwater habitat projects. Proteus grew out of Mission 31, Fabien's 31 days living at Aquarius…

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Researchers from Yunnan University have successfully engineered and tested perovskite solar cells capable of generating electricity at depths of up to 10 meters underwater. By utilizing a specialized polymer additive, these panels can efficiently charge lithium-ion batteries in just two hours, even…
In this episode of Colonize the Ocean, we’re diving into another intriguing underwater habitat concept suspended in state-of-the-art limbo: Habitat Waterford. Designed by Shaun Waterford out of Australia back in 2008 and famously featured in Popular Science circa 2010, this project had major moment…
The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island offers a premier luxury experience through The Muraka, a residence submerged five meters below the ocean surface. This high-end suite features a transparent acrylic dome that provides guests with panoramic views of wild marine life, including frequent sightings of…
In this episode of Colonize the Ocean, Brendon Traxler continues the “What Happened To…” series with Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels — the veteran-owned, patented movable underwater hotel concept from Tony Webb. First public around 2011–2012 and patented in 2014 (U.S. Design Patent D736947), the pla…
The DEMA Show 2026 is a premier trade-only event scheduled for November 3–6 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. This milestone gathering celebrates the 50th anniversary of the global diving industry's most significant convention, featuring over 500 exhibitors and 250 education…
Colonize the Ocean | Sept 21, 2026 | Aquanautic Adventures, Argoneta & Underwater Glamping Welcome back to Colonize the Ocean with Brendon Traxler. In this September 21, 2026 episode, Brendon looks at underwater habitats still sitting in limbo — projects that might happen, might not, and the on…
This technical report examines the historical evolution, material engineering, and future trajectory of human underwater habitats. It explores how construction has transitioned from early welded steel pressure vessels used in research to modern modular subsea systems designed for science and touris…
The Water Discus looked like a futuristic sci-fi villain lair, but it was pitched as a revolutionary, modular underwater hotel designed by naval architects at Poland's Gdańsk University of Technology. Featuring two stacked discs, deep-sea views, and detachable safety modules, it secured major contr…
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…
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