Colonize The Ocean

Colonize The Ocean
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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.

  1. 10h ago

    Colonize The Ocean - Shorts : What Is Happening To...Habitat Waterford

    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 momentum. With claims of a 70% completed prototype and ambitious plans to break world records with a 90-day subsea stay, Habitat Waterford was poised to make waves—until progress seemingly ground to a halt. What makes it unique? Igloo-Style Design: Moving away from traditional open moon pools, it features a unique aquatic entry zone that leads into a dry living environment. 1-Atmosphere Habitat: Set at a depth of around 15 feet, allowing divers to come and go without complex decompression schedules. Build-On-Demand Concept: Still advertised as deployable in both freshwater and saltwater environments worldwide. Brendon shares the history, design breakdown, current updates, and firsthand insights from personal industry conversations on why bringing ambitious subaquatic habitats from concept to reality is so challenging. Will Habitat Waterford ever hit the water, or is it destined to stay on the drawing board? Watch to find out, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! https://www.habitatwaterford.com/ http://atlantisseacolony.com/ https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolony #ColonizeTheOcean #UnderwaterHabitat #HabitatWaterford #OceanColonization #ScubaDiving #MarineEngineering #Seasteading #SubseaHabitat #Aquanaut #OceanTech

  2. 3d ago

    Colonize The Ocean : The Muraka; Luxury Living Beneath the Indian Ocean

    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 blacktip reef sharks. While nightly rates can reach up to $50,000, the resort ensures safety through advanced engineering and constant monitoring by specialized teams. Despite the presence of large predators just inches away, experts state the animals are generally attracted by curiosity rather than aggression. This unique destination highlights a growing global interest in exclusive underwater tourism for adventurous travelers. https://atlantisseacolony.com/ #ConradMaldives #TheMuraka #MaldivesTourism #UnderwaterHotel #LuxuryTravel #ExclusiveResort #UnderwaterLiving #MarineLife #SharkEncounters #OceanSuite #TravelMaldives #BucketListDestination #UnderwaterTourism #LuxuryEscape #AdventureTravel

  3. Sep 28

    Colonize The Ocean - Shorts : What Is Happening To...Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel

    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 plan is a modular luxury hotel of guestroom pods at about 30 feet, one atmosphere, with surface access — similar in layout to concepts like Poseidon Undersea Resort. Early estimates were roughly $20 million to build and $3,000–$6,000 per night. By 2026 the advertised rate is around $10,000 a night. The story has shifted over the years: Key West origins, a long quiet stretch, a UAE/Dubai and blue-economy/coral-restoration push, then Louisiana fabrication talk (Houma / Morgan City, LSU outreach), and 2026 claims that construction has begun with a ~9-month window. Brendon has spoken with Webb multiple times, respects the design ideas, and is frank about the long record of unfulfilled timelines and a difficult working style. Time will tell — watch the next six to twelve months. https://www.planetoceanunderwaterhotel.com/ http://atlantisseacolony.com/ https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolony #ColonizeTheOcean #PlanetOcean #UnderwaterHotel #TonyWebb #UnderwaterHabitat #BlueEconomy #KeyWest #Louisiana #UAE #Dubai #CoralRestoration #OceanColonization #InnerSpaceTourism #WhatHappenedTo #VeteranOwned #MovableHotel #LuxuryTravel #OceanTech #MarineConservation #PoseidonResort #Houma #MorganCity #LSU #OneAtmosphere #UnderwaterLiving #OceanPodcast #AtlantisSeaColony #PatentedDesign #D736947 #GulfOfAmerica

  4. Sep 25

    Colonize The Ocean : DEMA Show 2026; The Global Scuba Diving Expo Guide

    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 educational sessions. Designed for professionals in the scuba diving, travel, and water sports sectors, the expo serves as a vital hub for networking, sourcing equipment, and exploring business partnerships. Attendees can access comprehensive resources for registration, hotel bookings, and specialized seminars tailored for retailers and instructors. By uniting thousands of experts from more than 60 countries, the event aims to showcase the latest technical innovations and shape the future of the diving market. https://www.demashow.com/ https://atlantisseacolony.com/ #DEMAShow2026 #DEMAShow #DEMA50th #DEMA2026 #NewOrleans2026 #NOLA #ErnestNMorialConventionCenter #NOLAEvents #ScubaDiving #DivingIndustry #WaterSports #ScubaLife #DivingCommunity #ScubaRetailer #ScubaInstructor #DiveTravel #ScubaExpo #DivingTradeShow #ScubaTech #DiveInnovations #ScubaNetworking

  5. Sep 21

    Colonize The Ocean - Shorts : What Is Happening To...Aquanautic Adventures

    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 ones he’s cheering on anyway. This week’s focus is Aquanautic Adventures from North Carolina startup Argoneta, co-founded by Ivan Francis and Andrew Lamm. Ivan was one of the first aquanauts at Jules’ Undersea Lodge after COVID. Brendon interviewed him years ago when the designs were larger and the timeline more aggressive. The concept has since shrunk into a shallow 20–25 ft “tiny house” habitat: scuba-access only, one or two guests, more luxury glamping than research station. The pitch: spend 24 hours underwater, earn aquanaut certification, and stay in Caribbean water (Bahamas or Jamaica have been mentioned) for an intro rate around $1,000 a night after a $100 deposit, with regular nights closer to $1,500. That’s in the same neighborhood as Jules in Florida — except this one is still designs, deposits, and beautiful renders. Brendon talks through what’s real vs. what’s still on the website, how hard these habitats actually are to build, and why he’s still rooting for Ivan to pull it off. https://www.beaquanautic.com/ http://atlantisseacolony.com/ https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolony #ColonizeTheOcean #UnderwaterHabitat #Aquanaut #Argoneta #AquanauticAdventures #JulesUnderseaLodge #OceanColonization #Scuba #UnderwaterHotel #AtlantisSeaColony #UnderwaterGlamping #SaturationDiving #CaribbeanHabitat #IvanFrancis #BrendonTraxler

  6. Sep 18

    Colonize The Ocean : Engineering and Construction of Underwater Habitats

    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 tourism. The text highlights the critical roles of acrylic for transparent viewing and the emerging potential of underwater 3D concrete printing and robotic assembly. Engineering challenges such as hydrostatic pressure, corrosion, and life support are analyzed across different eras and pressure philosophies. Ultimately, the sources suggest a future defined by standardized, redeployable modules that reduce dependence on surface support. This comprehensive survey balances proven maritime practices with speculative concepts for permanent subsea infrastructure. https://atlantisseacolony.com/ #UnderwaterHabitats #SubseaEngineering #OceanExploration #MarineTechnology #Oceanography #DeepSeaExploration #UnderwaterArchitecture #SubseaInfrastructure #MarineEngineering #HydrostaticPressure #LifeSupportSystems #SubseaSystems #ModularEngineering #SubseaConstruction #3DConcretePrinting #AutonomousRobotics #RoboticAssembly #AcrylicEngineering #WeldedSteel #PressureVessels #OffshoreEngineering #OceanScience #SubseaTourism #DeepSeaHabitat #ExtremeEngineering #FutureTech #MaritimeEngineering #NavalArchitecture #MarineScience #TechReport

  7. Sep 14

    Colonize The Ocean - Shorts : What Happened To...Water Discus Hotel

    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 contracts in Dubai and the Maldives between 2012 and 2015. So why was it never built? We break down the engineering, the high-stakes deals, and the sudden collapse of the flying-saucer resort. http://atlantisseacolony.com/ https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolony #WaterDiscus #UnderwaterHotel #Architecture #Unbuilt #MarineEngineering #GdanskUniversity #Dubai #Maldives #SciFiArchitecture #Documentary #Podcast #YouTube #DeepOceanTechnology #FuturisticDesign #LostProjects #EngineeringMarvels #LuxuryResort #OceanTech #AbandonedProjects #DesignHistory

  8. Sep 11

    Colonize The Ocean : The Mobula 5; Harnessing Tidal Energy at the Blade Tips

    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, significantly lowering installation costs. Recent open-water testing of a scale model successfully reached a major technical milestone, proving the machine can dive, surface, and generate power in real-world conditions. The company aims to deploy a massive 164-foot concrete version by 2030 to harness slow-moving currents like the Gulf Stream. This innovation could provide a consistent clean energy source that functions independently of weather-dependent solar or wind resources. https://atlantisseacolony.com/ #EquinoxOceanTurbines #Mobula #TidalEnergy #OceanEnergy #CleanEnergy #MarineEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #HydrokineticEnergy #GreenTech #OceanTechnology #BladeTipGenerator #SubseaTech #SustainableEnergy #GulfStreamEnergy #ZeroEmissions #EnergyInnovation #FutureOfEnergy #BlueEconomy #TidalPower

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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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  • Creator
    Colonize The Ocean
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    391
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    Clean
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