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Discover the submersible habitat that promises to revolutionize life and research in the ocean, bringing comfort and innovation to those who want to live at the bottom of the sea.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live under the sea? Well, that reality is getting closer and closer! A bold project called Sentinel, from the ocean technology and exploration company DEEP, aims to make this idea a reality by 2027. The goal is to build permanent underwater residences where people can live, work and explore the ocean floor. These submerged homes, or rather, submersible habitats, promise a complete experience, with bedrooms, bathrooms, work areas and social spaces – everything you need to live in the ocean in comfort.
Discover the world's first underwater residence
The Sentinel is the name of the submersible habitat created by DEEP. This structure is like a mini underwater city, designed to attach itself to the ocean floor and house people for long periods of time. Each Sentinel unit will have comfortable bedrooms, flexible workspaces, social areas and even research rooms. In short, it will be a complete underwater home, allowing scientists, researchers and even civilians to explore and live in the ocean.
The president of the DEEP, Sean Wolpert, shared a little about the purpose of the project: “We want to bring humanity back to the ocean and raise awareness about its importance to the planet.” For him, the ocean is the “heart and lungs” of the planet, responsible for a large part of the oxygen we breathe. Therefore, the Sentinel project represents more than an adventure – it is an opportunity to study and protect the ocean up close.
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What will it be like to live in underwater houses?
Imagine living under the sea and having a bedroom with large windows overlooking the ocean, where you can watch fish and marine life pass by while you relax. The bedroom in the Sentinel underwater residences is designed to be comfortable and spacious, allowing a person up to 1,80 feet tall to sleep comfortably. Each crew member will have their own private space, complete with lockers and a cozy bed.
The underwater homes will also have private, complete bathrooms, equipped with a shower, toilet and storage area. Everything has been designed to provide comfort and privacy to residents, something essential for those who will spend days or weeks living at the bottom of the sea.
Another highlight is the kitchen. This space will offer everything you need to prepare meals, including a countertop, sink, refrigerator and even a sous-vide machine. This shows that the Sentinel project does not just want to create a place to live in the ocean, but to ensure a comfortable life for the underwater residents.
What else does Sentinel offer? work and research on the high seas
In addition to serving as an underwater residence, Sentinel will also feature flexible workspaces ideal for researchers and scientists. These areas can be adapted for different types of missions, functioning as research labs or traditional workstations for educators and explorers.
With these deep-sea living facilities, Sentinel will allow scientists to continuously observe and study the ocean. According to Wolpert, the project offers a unique opportunity to explore the continental shelves and the deepest reaches of the ocean, where approximately 90% of marine life is found. This means that Sentinel’s underwater residences are not just submerged homes, but research centers that will open doors to discovering the life and mysteries of the deep sea.
The precursor to the Sentinel
Before Sentinel, DEEP plans to launch a smaller prototype called Vanguard, which is expected to be operational in 2025. This underwater habitat will be a compact version of Sentinel, measuring 12 feet long and housing three people. Vanguard will be used to test the systems and technologies that will be applied to the larger underwater homes.
This prototype will already have an important role: it could be used in rescue and exploration missions. Wolpert revealed that, during a shipwreck in Sicily, for example, the Vanguard could have functioned as a support base for divers, allowing them to stay submerged for longer at a safe depth. This shows that, in addition to housing, these underwater homes have the potential to save lives and support emergency missions.
Technology and sustainability in underwater residences
To build Sentinel's underwater residences, DEEP will use cutting-edge technology: 3D printing by six robots who will mold the structures in steel reinforced with Inconel, a nickel-based superalloy. This material is resistant to extreme conditions, and is even used in rocket and space shuttle components, which guarantees the safety and durability of underwater habitats.
Another interesting aspect is that these underwater homes will be self-sustainable. A support buoy on the ocean’s surface will provide renewable energy, such as wind turbines and solar panels, ensuring a clean and constant supply of energy. The connection to the outside world for those living in the ocean will be maintained by a Starlink interface, allowing residents to communicate and access the internet while living in the ocean.
Will the experience of living on the ocean be unique?
While the Sentinel project is exciting, living under the sea is still a reality for few. Wolpert mentioned that the first people to live on Sentinel will likely be wealthy individuals, compared to the space travel that companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin promote to billionaires.
However, DEEP’s goal is to expand these underwater homes to other regions and make them accessible to more people around the world. Who knows, in the near future, living in underwater homes in the ocean may not be so exclusive, but rather an interesting option for those who want to explore new frontiers and help take care of the planet.
The future of the Sentinel project and underwater homes
Sentinel and its underwater homes are on track to become the first permanent human habitat in the ocean, ushering in a new era of marine exploration. If all goes according to plan, Sentinel will be ready for use by 2027, and could inspire other companies and countries to invest in similar technologies.
These underwater homes not only represent a new way of living, but also have the potential to spur new careers and investment in the ocean industry, creating jobs and fostering research. Wolpert likens Sentinel to the International Space Station, which has brought a new perspective to space exploration. Similarly, Sentinel could make the ocean more accessible and attractive to scientists, adventurers and people seeking a different lifestyle.
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Top! This thing about “houses” at sea!
They've already done all the shit here on Earth, now they're going to do it in the oceans, the next one will be on Mars, you (inhuman) race.
Until the day that a Titanic sinks on the heads of these insane people and destroys the planet.