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With traditional surface diving techniques, we're limited to how long we can spend exploring and researching underwater (some dives can be limited to as little as 30-60 minutes). Saturation is an important concept that underpins our mission to make humans aquatic. But what…

Last week, members of DEEP’s team attended the annual Sub Operators Group (SOG) meeting in Tenerife — a key gathering bringing together a diverse cross-section of the submersible industry, from manufacturers and classification bodies to operators. Held ahead of the World…

Time underwater. Vanguard is our first subsea habitat. It will allow people to live on the ocean floor and have extended time underwater – we’re talking days and weeks, rather than hours and minutes. Vanguard will be used for a range of purposes including marine science,…

📣 DEEP is expanding into the U.S. 🇺🇸 Our mission to make humans aquatic has taken us across the Atlantic to work closely with the U.S. scientific, defense, and space industries. As part of the expansion, we’re building our first subsea human habitat, Vanguard, in Florida.…

This month marks the anniversary of the legendary vessel FLIP beginning its first operations. After being tested in the Dabob Bay area of the Hood Canal in Washington, FLIP was towed to San Diego and started her life in September 1962 as a research platform for oceanography,…

The mission to make humans aquatic continues. DEEP Campus will become home to a state-of-the-art saturation diving training facility. When complete, it will be the only commercial saturation diving training system in the Northern Hemisphere. Coming online in the latter half of…

It’s one of the most remarkable stories in subsea habitation. We’re not talking about Cousteau’s legendary Conshelf projects, or even the US Navy’s SEALAB program – which are incredible in their own right. We’re talking about Glaucus in September 1965. What makes it remarkable?…

Sturgeon named ✅ Submersible ride ✅ Watch the winner of our name the sturgeon competition take a ride in one of our Triton 3k3s to tour the lake at DEEP Campus. Did they see DORIS (DEEP Operative Roaming In Solitude)? 👀 Congratulations to David 🎉 Thanks James Beard 🎥…

FLIP refit update: Inside the hull Our latest update on FLIP’s refit gives another glimpse at the vessel’s truly one-of-a-kind design. Christophe Grelier, Senior Project Manager at MB92 La Ciotat, takes us inside the hull to show us the hard work taking place to remove concrete…

A sneak peak at Vanguard, DEEP's pilot subsea human habitat. Designed for a crew of four on missions of seven days or more, it will support a wide range of use cases – from scientific research and environmental monitoring, to spaceflight training and coral reef restoration.…

Progress continues for our pilot subsea human habitat, Vanguard. Successful testing has been completed for the technically ambitious trunk and hatch, which will connect the dive center and living chamber. Rob Wilkinson, Engineer at DEEP, explains what this assembly is, why it's…

FLIP refit update: The bow FLIP isn't just undergoing a refit. Parts of the vessel are being redesigned, upgraded, and brought up to modern standards to get her ready for a new era of ocean research. Christophe Grelier, Senior Project Manager at MB92 La Ciotat, talks through…

The moon pool might just be our favorite part of Vanguard’s design. It will provide a safe and efficient opening for crew to enter and exit Vanguard to complete underwater missions. Moon pools don’t flood because the internal air pressure is kept equal to the external water…

Engineering Wonder. The world is full of wonder. But we have learned to look up, not down. The answers to many of life’s most fascinating questions lie not among the stars, but in the ocean. So, we’re making humans aquatic. We’re enabling researchers, scientists, and other…

FLIP refit update: The stern FLIP is not an average vessel. Here’s your latest update on her technically challenging but rewarding refit. Christopher Grelier, Senior Project Manager at MB92, talks through what's next in the process and highlights FLIP’s unique design. #DEEP…

From traditional surface diving to submersibles, different technologies exist to help us explore the ocean. But how can we access the research blind spot between 50 and 200 meters deep? #DEEP #OceanExploration #Challenges #SubseaHumanHabitats

Dive training at Campus 🤿 This week, the first DEEP staff member began their diving journey in our own water space at Campus. He completed his first open water dives with instructor Greg Parker and DEEP's Research Diving and Training Lead, Phil Short. The trio made two dives to…

If you don't live by the coast, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the ocean doesn't impact your daily life. But this couldn't be further from the truth. Our very existence depends on the ocean and its health 🌊 Here are just 12 reasons why: bit.ly/45L1gxV #DEEP…

We often get asked: Technology is so advanced, why send humans to explore the ocean? The fact is, humans and technology working together will help us discover and learn more about the ocean. Watch the video to find out more 🌊 #DEEP #OceanExploration #FAQ

A guide to the hidden frontier. Extending out from land, the waters of the continental shelf are home to countless marine species and support our daily lives. Here’s our guide to the continental shelf and why we must explore it - bit.ly/3UzSzBe #DEEP #ContinentalShelf…