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Hey everyone, welcome back to Colonize the Ocean—where we dream big about thriving beneath the waves. Today: subsea renewable power for underwater habitats and seasteads. Wave and tidal energy could deliver clean, reliable electricity—no diesel runs, no constant solar issues.Imagine your deep-sea pod powered by the ocean's endless motion. 2026 looks like a breakout year.Wave energy highlights:Ocean Power Technologies' PowerBuoy: hybrid (wave/wind/solar), ultra-resilient. Just scored a $5M+ U.S. Coast Guard contract for four fuel-free surveillance units off San Diego—perfect for scaling to habitat comms and sensors.CorPower Ocean: claims 5× efficiency with wave-sync tech, survives 18m storms. C4 grid-connected in Portugal since 2023; three C5s deploying this year, aiming for 10MW farm by 2030.Tidal energy—predictable and baseload-ready:France tendering 250 MW by 2030.Scotland's MeyGen: world's largest tidal stream array, turbines running 6+ years reliably.The wave+tidal market is projected to reach ~$1.8–1.85B by 2032 as costs fall and deployments grow.Bottom line: Reliable ocean power is shifting from pilots to commercial reality. For underwater colonies, it means true self-sufficiency—ditching surface logistics and going fully independent. Atlantis is getting powered up.What do you think—could wave or tidal anchor your dream subsea home? Comment below, subscribe for more, and stay buoyant! #ColonizeTheOcean #UnderwaterHabitat #SubseaRenewables #WaveEnergy #TidalPower #OceanPowerTechnologies #PowerBuoy #CorPowerOcean #MeyGen #TidalEnergy #Seasteading #BlueEconomy #OffshoreRenewables #SustainableOcean #AtlantisReal #OceanLiving #MarineEnergy #RenewableOceanPower #SubmergedFuture #NoSurfaceReliance #EndlessOceanEnergy #AquaticColony #DeepSeaPower #WavePower #TidalTurbineshttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
China has officially launched the world's inaugural commercial underwater data center, powered primarily by offshore wind energy. Located near Shanghai, this facility utilizes seawater for natural cooling to significantly reduce electricity consumption and eliminate the need for freshwater. By submerging the hardware, the project creators aim to save massive amounts of land in densely populated coastal regions while maintaining high energy efficiency. This initial unit serves as a feasibility test for a much larger planned network designed to support the growing demands of artificial intelligence. Ultimately, the initiative seeks to balance the high infrastructure requirements of modern technology with aggressive environmental sustainability goals.#UnderwaterDataCenter #GreenDataCenter #SustainableTech #OffshoreWind #ChinaTech #WindPoweredDataCenter #WindPoweredDataCenter #SeawaterCooling #AISustainability #SubseaDataCenter #EcoFriendlyAI #ChinaLaunchesUDC #WorldsFirstUDC #ShanghaiDataCenter #RenewableDataCenters #BlueComputinghttps://discord.gg/W7cy7Tg9http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.facebook.com/atlantisseacolony/
Coming off the Super Bowl here in the United States, let's talk about what sporting events will be like underwater. Will there be any? Will we develop new sports? Do we even care?After listening to this short, go take the free poll over on our Patreon account!#sports #superbowl #ocean #future #entertainment #esports #underwaterhabitatshttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
Thomas Halliday describes the Devonian when plants and fungi formed symbiotic root systems to colonize land alongside the giant lichen Prototaxites, then visits Silurian deep-sea hydrothermal vents where life may have originated.
Underwater habitats are pressurized seafloor structures designed to support human life and scientific research for extended periods. These facilities utilize saturation diving to allow aquanauts to work directly within marine ecosystems without the need for constant decompression. Historically, the field was pioneered in the 1960s through projects like Jacques Cousteau's Conshelf and the U.S. Navy's SEALAB, which tested human physiological limits. Today, the Aquarius Reef Base remains the primary operational laboratory for coral study and NASA spaceflight simulations. Emerging technologies, such as modular construction, AI monitoring, and renewable energy, are currently being developed to lower costs and improve sustainability. Despite challenges like high maintenance and psychological strain, these habitats remain vital for climate research, military training, and exploring the deep-sea frontier.#UnderwaterHabitat #AquariusReefBase #SaturationDiving #Aquanaut #UnderwaterLiving #SubseaHabitat #OceanHabitat #DeepSeaResearch #Conshelf #SEALAB #Cousteau #JacquesCousteau #UnderwaterPioneers #Underwater #ScubaDiving #Diving #OceanLife #MarineConservation #SaveTheOceans #UnderwaterWorld #OceanExplorationhttps://discord.gg/W7cy7Tg9http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.facebook.com/atlantisseacolony/
In this short episode of Colonize The Ocean, we explore how AI-enhanced ocean monitoring networks are revolutionizing our ability to understand, protect, and inhabit the sea.From satellite-powered vessel tracking and real-time pollution detection to autonomous underwater vehicles analyzing imagery at scale, AI is turning vast oceans of data into actionable intelligence. Projects like Ocean Vision AI (MBARI), Global Fishing Watch, and embedded systems such as SYRENE demonstrate rapid advances in ecosystem health tracking, anomaly detection, and marine biodiversity monitoring.Closer to home, FIU's Aquarius Reef Base — the world's only operational undersea laboratory — is already integrating AI-powered sensors with partners like Tekmara. These systems provide real-time alerts for environmental threats, oxygen changes, and structural risks, directly supporting safe human presence underwater.Looking ahead, AI promises fully interconnected “smart marine environments” by 2035 — predictive, adaptive networks essential for permanent manned habitats, from leak detection and ecosystem management to automated operations in future ocean colonies.Is AI the key to making underwater living realistic? Dive in for a quick look at the tech that could colonize the ocean.#OceanColonization #AIinOcean #UnderwaterHabitats #AIEnhancedMonitoring #ColonizeTheOcean #AquariusReef #SmartOcean #MarineAI #OceanTech #UnderseaLiving #FutureOfTheOcean #SubseaColonies #AIforOceans #OceanMonitoring #MannedUnderwater #SeaColony #BlueFrontier #AquaticFuture #IntelligentOceans #OceanExploration #DeepSeaTech #MarineInnovation #AtlantisDreams #OceanAI #UnderwaterColonies #SustainableOceans #AIandOceans #ReefBase #OceanFuturehttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
Recent research from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory suggests that tidal turbines pose a much lower risk to marine ecosystems than previously anticipated by environmental critics. Using advanced underwater surveillance and AI detection, scientists observed that harbor seals, fish, and seabirds possess the natural intelligence and physical agility to avoid rotating blades. The study recorded a 98 percent safety rate for fish and found that mammals like seals actively perform evasive maneuvers to bypass the machinery. These findings are significant because they may resolve the regulatory deadlock that has hindered the growth of the renewable tidal energy industry. While the study utilized a small-scale model, it provides crucial data that could pave the way for more reliable, lunar-driven power sources.#TidalEnergy #MarineRenewables #TidalTurbines #RenewableEnergy #OceanEnergy #CleanEnergy #HarborSeals #MarineWildlife #EnvironmentalImpact #AIinConservation #UnderwaterMonitoring #FishSafety #SeabirdProtection #GreenEnergy #LunarPower #TidalPower#SustainableEnergy #MarineEcosystem #EnergyInnovation #PNNLResearchJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/W7cy7Tg9http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.facebook.com/atlantisseacolony/
The implicit implication when saying something needs to be fixed is that the thing is broken. A stick can be snapped, as can a human bone, when pressure is exerted with sufficient force. Machines can stop running because a crucial part becomes defective, taking down an entire system. Earth is a highly complex system with checks and balances, but I don't envision Earth being broken, considering it is a self-healing system that adapts to variations, creating new realities as elements evolve and the system dynamically adapts, creating new realities.
Welcome back to Colonize The Ocean, the podcast exploring the bold frontier of living and working beneath the waves. I'm your host, and today in our quick 5-minute dive, we're talking about something absolutely essential for any serious underwater habitat: Underwater Acoustic Communications and Data Networks. Specifically, how acoustic modems are making reliable links from the deep-sea habitat floor all the way to the surface, powering telemetry, control, and even limited video transmission despite water's toughest challenges.Imagine you're inside a subsea colony, monitoring life support systems, environmental sensors, or controlling a nearby ROV. You can't just run cables everywhere — they're expensive, vulnerable, and a hassle to maintain. That's where acoustic modems come in. These clever devices convert digital data into sound waves that travel through water, then back into data at the other end. Sound propagates far better in water than radio or light does over long distances.But water isn't an easy medium. #ColonizeTheOcean #UnderwaterHabitat #OceanColonization #SubseaLiving #DeepSeaLiving #AquanautLife #Seasteading #UnderwaterFuture #UnderwaterAcoustics #AcousticModem #UnderwaterCommunication #SubseaTelemetry #MarineTechnology #OceanTech #SubseaNetwork #AcousticCommunication #UnderwaterData #Podcast#OceanPodcast #SciencePodcast #TechPodcast #FutureOfTheOcean #ExploreTheDeephttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
Modern engineering has significantly expanded our capacity to explore the ocean's depths while prioritizing human safety in high-pressure environments. By studying nature and utilizing advanced materials, engineers have developed specialized diving equipment like biometric fins, rebreathers, and real-time dive computers to manage the physiological risks of gas absorption. Innovative techniques such as saturation diving allow researchers to live at depth for extended periods, maximizing productivity by requiring only a single decompression phase. Current projects like DEEP's Vanguard habitat are pushing these boundaries further, creating modular subsea living spaces that function as both research labs and pressurized chambers. These technological breakthroughs, including robotic 3D printing and advanced life-support systems, aim to make deep-sea residency as accessible for scientists as space travel is for astronauts. This evolution in subsea infrastructure ensures that even the most inhospitable marine environments can be studied through direct human observation.#DeepSeaExploration #SaturationDiving #SubseaHabitat #VanguardHabitat #DEEPVanguard #UnderwaterHabitat #Rebreathers #DiveComputers #BiometricFins #Robotic3DPrinting #LifeSupportSystems #DeepSeaResidency #SubseaInfrastructure #ModularHabitats #HumanSafetyUnderwater #OceanExploration #UnderwaterResearch #MarineScience #DeepSea #ScubaDiving #DivingTechnology #UnderwaterEngineering #MarineExploration #InhospitableEnvironments #OceanInnovationJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/W7cy7Tg9http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.facebook.com/atlantisseacolony/
In this episode of Colonize The Ocean, we dive into the advanced materials enabling deeper, safer underwater living. We explore proven steel alloys — the reliable backbone of submarine pressure hulls thanks to their ductility, high yield strength, and corrosion resistance in saltwater — alongside innovative carbon fiber composites that offer superior strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion immunity, and reduced overall mass for more efficient designs.These materials address extreme hydrostatic pressures (thousands of psi at depth), fatigue from repeated cycles, and long-term environmental challenges, paving the way for extended missions in underwater habitats and personal submersibles.We also cover key safety standards.Whether you're passionate about ocean exploration, seasteading, or the future of aquatic habitats, this episode highlights the engineering foundations for pushing humanity deeper into the sea.
This episode outlines a visionary shift toward permanent subsea habitation led by the ocean engineering company DEEP. By introducing the Vanguard habitat, the text illustrates a transition from brief surface dives to extended underwater missions that allow scientists to live and work directly on the ocean floor. The author argues that establishing a sustainable human presence in the "twilight zone" is essential for addressing urgent environmental crises and advancing global marine conservation. Ultimately, the source serves as a manifesto for a new era of exploration, positioning advanced subsea technology as the key to unlocking the mysteries of our planet's final frontier.#SubseaHabitation #VanguardHabitat #DEEPVanguard #UnderwaterLiving #TwilightZone #OceanTwilightZone #PermanentOceanPresence #HumanityUnderwater #SubseaFrontier #OceanExploration #FinalFrontierOcean #BlueFrontier #MarineConservation #ProtectTheOcean #OceanStewardship #DeepSeaConservation #SaveTheTwilightZoneJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/W7cy7Tg9http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.facebook.com/atlantisseacolony/
It has been asked before, but what do YOU want to hear from Colonize The Ocean?Take the poll over at our Patreon (link below)#podcast #2026 #scuba #underwater #ocean #underwaterhabitats #seasteading http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
In this episode we discuss when **Joe Quirk** recounts the turbulent history of the **seasteading movement**, detailing a decade-long struggle to establish autonomous floating societies. He describes a cycle of **political betrayals** and media hostility, ranging from abandoned agreements in **French Polynesia** to the life-threatening legal pursuit of pioneers in **Thailand**. **Quirk** emphasizes that the movement's survival depends on the power of **compelling storytelling** to overcome negative propaganda and government opposition. Despite numerous setbacks, he highlights recent progress in **Panama** and the **Maldives** as evidence of the project's resilience. Ultimately, the narrative frames seasteading as an **antifragile mission** that gains strength and global reach through every attempt to suppress it.#Seasteading #FloatingSocieties #AutonomousFloatingCities #JoeQuirk #SeasteadingMovement #FrenchPolynesia #PanamaSeasteading #MaldivesProgress #Antifragile #AntifragileSeasteading #SeasteadingResilience #FloatingFreedom #OceanLibertarianism #SeaStead #BlueFrontier #PoliticalBetrayal #GovernmentOpposition #CompellingStorytelling #OvercomePropaganda #SeasteadingSetbacksJoin our Discordhttps://discord.gg/W7cy7Tg9http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.facebook.com/atlantisseacolony/
Join the ASC crew for our end-of-year live recap and forward-looking discussion on the future of manned underwater habitats!In this casual hangout, we break down the biggest moments, breakthroughs, and challenges from 2025—including Underwater Intervention highlights, our evolving social media & podcast strategy, the dive community's pulse, the ongoing Deep Vanguard developments, power & tech advancements, and what simpler, sustainable living under the sea could really look like.Then we dive into our unfiltered predictions for 2026: What's coming next for ocean colonization, habitat tech, DEMA in New Orleans, scientific missions, and the push toward longer-term human presence underwater?Whether you're a scuba diver, ocean enthusiast, marine scientist, or just fascinated by living beneath the waves—this is the conversation you don't want to miss. Drop your own 2026 predictions or questions in the comments—we read and reply!#UnderwaterHabitats #OceanColonization #Aquanaut #MannedUnderwater #DeepSeaLiving #UnderwaterFuture #OceanExploration #MarineScience #Scuba #ScubaDiving #OceanFuture #2026Predictions #DeepSea #AquaticFuture #LivingUnderwater #HabitatTech #BlueFrontiers #OceanTech #DEMA #MarineBiology #UnderwaterLiving #SustainableOcean #SeaColonization #ASC #OceanPredictions #AquaticColonization #Subsea #HumanUnderwater #FutureOfTheOceanhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
In this first episode of 2026, Brendon takes a jab at some proposing predictions for 2026.Join the Patreon for free to take this weeks poll which asks if Deep's Vanguard program will actually happen in 2026.#2026 #predictions #underwater #underwaterhabitats #seasteading #vanguard #cousteau #oceanhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
This episode details the development of sustainable floating homes called ArkPads, which are currently being manufactured and tested in the Philippines. These structures utilize corrosion-resistant materials and semi-submersible designs to ensure they remain stable and durable during severe weather events. The project aims to transition from individual residences to profitable floating resorts that utilize solar energy and aquaculture to achieve self-sufficiency. By proving the economic viability of these resorts through tourism, the creators plan to scale up to large-scale floating cities located in international waters. This gradual expansion relies on strategic geographic placement to avoid dangerous currents and storms while bypassing expensive coastal land costs.#ArkPads #FloatingHomes #ArkPadsPhilippines #SustainableFloatingHomes #FloatingResorts #SustainableLiving #SelfSufficientLiving #SolarPowered #Aquaculture #EcoFriendlyResorts #GreenArchitecture #ClimateResilient #FutureOfHousing http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
THE AUDACITY OF THE MARS COLONIZATION VISION Colleague Eric Berger. In September 2016, Elon Musk presented a vision in Guadalajara that sounded like science fiction: a plan to colonize Mars to prevent a potential extinction event. Despite a recent rocket explosion, Musk proposed a "grandiose architecture" involving massive reusable rockets designed to transport a million tons of supplies and thousands of people to build a self-sustaining civilization. While skeptics viewed the timeline as unrealistic, the plan relied on established physics and the production of methane fuel on Mars. Musk's ultimate goal for SpaceX remains clearly focused on making humanity multi-planetary. NUMBER 1 AUGUST 1953
Wrapping up another year, looking to the future.What does your 2026 look like?What changes will you see, and hear, at Colonize The Ocean and ASC?#future #2026 #newyear #underwater #ocean #scuba #underwaterhabitatshttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
This research examines the psychological impact of saturation diving, proposing an "Underview Effect" similar to the cognitive shifts experienced by astronauts in space. By interviewing aquanauts who lived in undersea habitats, the authors identified themes of awe, tranquility, and flow that arise from extended immersion in a high-pressure environment. Participants reported a heightened sense of planetary fragility and a deep interconnectedness with marine ecosystems, often viewing the ocean as a complex, living "home base" rather than a foreign workspace. While the experience involves significant physical hardship and sensory changes, it frequently results in a long-lasting environmental stewardship and a transformed scientific perspective. Ultimately, the study suggests that this profound submerged experience can reshape human relationships with the natural world and inspire pro-environmental behaviors.#UnderviewEffect #SaturationDiving #AquanautPsychology #UnderseaAwe #PsychologicalImpactOfDiving #FlowStateUnderwater #AweAndTranquility #OceanStewardship #MarineInterconnectedness #PlanetaryFragility #ProEnvironmentalBehavior #TransformedByTheDeep #OceanAsHomehttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we discuss the top food safety stories of 2025 and their implications. We cover: The Trump Administration's impact on federal agencies overseeing food safety [7:52]: FDA, CDC Ordered to Temporarily Pause All External Communications, Obtain Trump Admin Approval RFK Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary; Widespread Firings Coming to FDA, CDC USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong Dismissed by Trump Administration Brooke Rollins Confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture, Cites 'Aggressive Plan' to Eliminate USDA Jobs FDA Leader Jim Jones Resigns After 89 'Indiscriminate' Firings in Human Foods Program Attorney Kyle Diamantas Expected to Replace Jim Jones as FDA Deputy Commissioner of Human Foods FDA Spending Freeze Leaves Staffers Feeling 'Dangerously Unprepared' for Next Foodborne Illness Outbreak Federal Workforce Data Reveal Impact of Trump Admin RIFs on USDA Food Safety Expertise More Than 15,000 USDA Employees Take Trump Administration's Resignation Offer FDA Suspends Milk Quality Testing Amid Health and Human Services Cuts Entire Departments of CDC Outbreak Experts Fired, Rehired During Shutdown RIFs FDA Reportedly Reinstating Some Fired Food Safety Scientists, Inspection Support Staff Government Shutdown Affects Food Safety: HHS Furloughs Employees, FDA Pauses CORE Investigation Table Ep. 196. Dr. Lane Highbarger: How the FDA Workforce Cuts May Impact Food Safety Dozens of Prominent Food Safety Stakeholders Call for Reinstatement of NACMCF and NACMPI USDA Withdraws Proposed Regulatory Framework for Salmonella in Poultry After Years of Development USDA Indefinitely Delays Enforcement of Salmonella as Adulterant in Raw Breaded, Stuffed Chicken CDC Slashes FoodNet Surveillance From Eight Foodborne Pathogens to Two Public Health Professionals, Groups Demand Resignation of HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Trump-Appointed CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez Fired After Clashes With Secretary Kennedy RFK Jr.'s Second in Command Named CDC Acting Director Following Sudden Firing Federal Layoffs to Hit HHS Amid Government Shutdown, May Affect Food Safety Staffers FDA Delays FSMA 204 Traceability Rule Compliance Date by 30 Months States and the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement declare war on "toxic" food chemicals and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) [27:52]: FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Synthetic, Petroleum-Based Food Dyes From U.S. Food Supply Bonus Episode: Diamantas and Choiniere: FDA Focuses on Produce Safety, MAHA, Culture, and More MAHA Report Sets Stage for Overhaul of Food Chemicals, Environmental Contaminants, and Childhood Nutrition What the Final MAHA Report Could Mean for Food Safety FDA Announces 'Proactive' Post-Market Chemical Review Program to Keep Food Supply Safe FDA Adds Six Artificial Food Dyes to List of Chemicals Under Post-Market Review FDA to Issue Proposed Rule Tightening GRAS Oversight FDA's Developing Rule to Tighten GRAS Oversight Moves to White House FDA, USDA Issue Joint RFI to Address the Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods California Enacts Law Defining Ultra-Processed Foods, Will Ban UPFs in Schools Food Industry Stakeholders Share Input on FDA, USDA's Intent to Define UPFs MAHA Pushback Kills 'Big Food'-Aligned Legislative Effort to Stop State Food Laws Industry Giants Support New Coalition Aimed at Stopping MAHA-Aligned State Food Additive Bans More Than 80 Groups Urge Congress Not to Block State Food Additives Bans Ep. 187. Rainer and Coneski: Evolving Legislation Around Food Packaging Chemicals and Additives—Implications for Industry Ep. 199. George Misko: The Future of Food Regulation Under MAHA Ep. 162. Brian Sylvester: How the California Food Safety Act is Shaping U.S. Food Additives Regulation Ep. 207. Brian Sylvester: Preparing for 'MAHA'-Driven Policy Changes on Food Dyes, UPFs, GRAS FDA's focus on infant formula safety and the infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart formula [57:44]: FDA Publishes Long-Term Strategy to Increase Resiliency of U.S. Infant Formula Market FDA Launches 'Operation Stork Speed' to Improve Infant Formula Safety, Including Contaminant Testing Infants Nationwide Hospitalized With Botulism After Consuming ByHeart Formula ByHeart Outbreak Grows: 31 Infants in 15 States Hospitalized for Botulism From Tainted Formula Infant Botulism Spike Exceeds 100 Cases, Extent of ByHeart's Involvement Unclear A History of Food Safety Failures at ByHeart, the Formula Company Behind Infant Botulism Outbreak ByHeart Finds Widespread Contamination in Infant Formula as Botulism Outbreak Grows; FDA Publishes Inspection Reports Coalition Urges RFK Jr. to Fix Infant Formula Oversight Problems that Allowed Infant Botulism Outbreak FDA Urges Industry to Improve Recall Efficiency After Delay in Removing ByHeart Formula from Stores Emerging science on Listeria monocytogenes and biofilms [1:08:26]: Study Shows Water Hoses as Reservoirs for Biofilms in Food Processing Facilities Study Demonstrates Listeria's Ability to Colonize, Survive in Preexisting Multispecies Biofilms First-of-its-Kind Study Shows How Listeria Strains Evolve Into Strong Biofilm Formers Study Explores Sanitizer Limitations Against Listeria Biofilms in Leafy Greens Production Listeria From Multispecies Biofilms More Prone to Growth in RTE Foods, Study Shows Study Shows Combining Antimicrobial Blue Light and Chemical Sanitizers Can Enhance Listeria Inactivation FAO/WHO Developing Risk Assessment Models for Listeria in Four Food Commodity Groups The ongoing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 (HPAI H5N1) outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle and poultry flocks and continued monitoring to ensure food safety [1:14:09]: California Declares State of Emergency Over HPAI H5N1 Outbreak in Dairy Cows USDA Begins Five-Part National Milk Testing Strategy for HPAI H5N1 USDA Extends H5N1 Testing in Dairy Cattle; EU Releases Guidance on Avian Flu Prevention CDC: Avoid Consuming Raw Milk, as Risk of Bird Flu Infection is Low but Possible FDA-Backed Study Shows Aging Raw Milk Cheese Does Not Inactivate Avian Flu, but Low pH Helps Study Shows Avian Flu Does Not Pose Food Safety Risk in Various Pasteurized Dairy Products USDA to Invest in Farm Biosecurity, Chicken Vaccinations to Combat Avian Influenza Study Shows Acidification is Inexpensive, Easy Way to Inactivate Bird Flu in Raw Waste Milk FDA Now Requires Raw Pet Food Manufacturers to Consider HPAI in Food Safety Plans House Cat Dies After Eating Raw Pet Food Contaminated With HPAI H5N1 FDA-Backed Study Shows Aging Raw Milk Cheese Does Not Inactivate Avian Flu, but Low pH Helps H5N1 and the Growing Risk to Food Safety—Why Raw Milk Requires Special Attention FDA Begins Testing Assignment for HPAI H5N1 in Aged Raw Cow Milk Cheese FAO Encourages All Countries to Monitor for HPAI H5N1 Spread to Cattle Dutch Field Studies Show Promise for Two Experimental Avian Flu H5N1 Vaccines Federal Workforce Data Reveal Impact of Trump Admin RIFs on USDA Food Safety Expertise Growing artificial intelligence (AI) applications for food safety [1:17:57]: FAO Report Highlights Needs for Responsible AI Adoption in Food Safety Fields FDA Announces Completion of First AI-Assisted Scientific Review Pilot and Agency-Wide AI Rollout Timeline Using AI, Researchers Offer Promising Real-Time Mycotoxin Detection Method for Foods Big Data, AI, and the Coming Philosophical Challenges with Food Safety Welcome to the Machine: AI and Potential Implications for the Food Industry Ep. 193. Christian Ararat: A Global Perspective on Auditing, Certifications, AI, and Beyond Ep. 205. Black and Gabor: Digital Transformation and Emerging International Standards for Food Safety We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com
During this Christmas season Brendon thinks it would be interesting to image what the societal evolution of underwater colonies will look like when it comes to holidays such as Christmas.Also he asks what Christmas tradition you would bring with you to your underwater colony.#traditions #underwater #underwaterhabitat #Christmas #holidays #future #underwatercolony #culture #societyhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
The source introduces Vanguard, a newly designed and built subsea human habitat, which will enable a new era of marine biology research by allowing aquanauts to live and work underwater at ocean pressure for extended periods. This saturation diving capability eliminates the significant time loss associated with traditional daily dives, allowing researchers to conduct up to nine hours of actual underwater work per day for missions lasting weeks or months. Experts emphasize that living at depth will revolutionize science by enabling long-duration observations of complex marine processes, such as coral growth and the diel vertical migration. Furthermore, Vanguard will facilitate critical research into the effects of hyperbaric environments on the human body, providing insights for both undersea activities and space analog missions.Original article = https://www.newscientist.com/article/2507031-how-aquanauts-will-change-our-view-of-the-ocean/#VanguardHabitat #SubseaHabitat #Aquanauts #SaturationDiving #UnderwaterHabitat #OceanScience#MarineBiology #DeepSeaResearch #LivingUnderwaterhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
Brian Becker is joined by Manolo De Los Santos of The People's Forum to discuss Trump's “total blockade” against Venezuela — an “act of war” targeting oil tankers and ports, according to members of Congress as they vote on a War Powers Resolution to prevent the president's attacks from escalating even further. De Los Santos also reviews Venezuela's response to Trump's attacks, as well as its history of foreign colonization and how it has shaped the consciousness of every generation in the country.Join the The Socialist Program community at http://www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.
What happens in the future when we have habitats, colonies, and civilizations hundreds of miles out in the ocean. Laws become gray, and nefarious actions may run unbridled. What do we do then? What responsibility do we have?#underwaterhabitats #seasteading #internationalwater #ethical #unethical #ocean #openocean #futurehttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
The following outlines the introduction of a new subsea human habitat called Vanguard, designed by the engineering organization DEEP, which is set to revolutionize marine biology and the human relationship with the ocean. This habitat allows aquanauts to live at depth under ocean pressure for weeks or months, thereby eliminating the significant time constraints associated with traditional diving and enabling extended research missions. Key figures, including DEEP's Director of Scientific Research, Dawn Kernagis, and others in the marine conservation field, express excitement about the opportunity to conduct long-duration studies on subjects like coral restoration and observe the ocean's natural processes from within. Additionally, the habitat provides a unique environment for studying the hyperbaric effects of pressure on the human body, acting as an analogue for space travel and providing insights into the psychological dynamics of isolation in a high-risk environment.Original article : https://www.newscientist.com/article/2507031-how-aquanauts-will-change-our-view-of-the-ocean/#VanguardHabitat #DEEPVanguard #SubseaHabitat #UnderwaterHabitat #OceanInnovation #HumanAtDepth #SentinelsOfTheDeep #MarineBiology#CoralRestoration #LongDurationDiving #SaturationDiving #HyperbaricResearch #OceanScience #AquanautLife #DeepSeaResearchhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
Brendon recaps his time at Underwater Intervention 2025 this past week.#underwaterintervention #scuba #blueeconomy #underwaterhabitats #ocean #neworleans #guestspeaker #convention #networking
The source details the successful demonstration of the Ocean Space Habitat®, a portable, inflatable structure allowing divers to stay overnight underwater during a May 2023 test conducted within the University of Arizona's Biosphere 2 facility. Co-invented by Michael Lombardi and Dr. Winslow Burleson, the habitat provides a relatively dry, protected space for researchers to rest and work. This technology offers a paradigm shift by leveraging technical diving methods to create an inexpensive and lightweight alternative, moving away from the massive infrastructure and high operational costs associated with traditional saturation diving and fixed habitats. By pairing the habitat with advanced life support, researchers can extend missions from a few hours to multiple days, enabling more thorough study akin to an underwater backpacking excursion. During the demonstration, the team successfully collected and processed genomic samples, confirming the system's utility as a mobile science station. Ultimately, this capability is intended to mobilize trained "Aquanauts" to access complex environments requiring dexterous human manipulation that robots cannot provide.#OceanSpaceHabitat #UnderwaterHabitat #OceanExploration #DeepSeaResearch #Aquanauts #OceanInnovation #MarineScience #BlueTechnology #UnderwaterScience #OceanDiscovery
Coming off Thanksgiving here in the United States, Brendon wants to express his gratitude over the years for the followers, Patreon members, and Adam and Babe.Looking to 2026 and gaining more support and followers.#thankyou #thankful #support #patreon #underwaterhabitats #followershttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
The source, a transcript from a YouTube video, discusses the revolutionary development of new underwater habitats designed and built by the British company Deep, marking the most significant progress in ocean living since Jacques Cousteau's 1960s experiments. The transcript highlights two modular habitats, Vanguard and Sentinel, which are engineered for prolonged human residency, advanced diver training, and marine research, utilizing innovative construction techniques like 3D metal printing (WAM) for efficiency and sustainability. While acknowledging the immense scientific potential for continuous environmental monitoring and ecosystem studies, the text repeatedly raises ethical and ecological questions concerning the long-term impact of a growing network of human infrastructure on the delicate marine environment and the governance issues surrounding fixed facilities on the seafloor. Ultimately, the discussion balances the ambitious integration of human life beneath the ocean surface with the critical responsibility of ocean preservation.#UnderwaterHabitat #OceanLiving #DeepPlanet #SubseaHabitat #LivingUnderwater #OceanColonization #DeepSeaLiving #OceanFuture #BlueEconomy #DeepOcean#UnderwaterWorld #HumansAndTheOcean #SeaChangehttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
2025 Is quickly winding down, and while we still have a month left, Colonize The Ocean wants to know your thoughts on our content.What would you like to see/ hear differently in the future?#changes #podcast #subscribers #content #ocean #underwaterhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
The provided text is an article from an engineering and technology news source, IE Media, Inc., focusing on a significant development in ocean exploration. Specifically, the source details the unveiling of the Vanguard pilot subsea human habitat, which is the first of its kind in decades and was developed by the UK-based firm DEEP. The habitat is designed to allow scientists, explorers, and oceanographers to live and conduct research beneath the ocean's surface for extended periods, starting with missions of up to a week at a depth of about 65 feet. This new modular structure is intended to revolutionize marine conservation, climate monitoring, and potentially astronaut training by eliminating the need for frequent resurfacing and expanding access to largely unexplored ocean areas. The surrounding text also provides context about the publisher, including sections dedicated to News, Military, Energy, Innovation, and various other resources such as IE Academy and Job listings.#VanguardHabitat #SubseaLiving #DEEPSubmersible #OceanExploration #UnderwaterResearch #MarineConservation #ClimateMonitoring #AstronautTraining #DeepSeaInnovation #HumanHabitatUnderwater #65FeetDepth #ModularSubsea #Oceanographers #IEmedia #EngineeringNewshttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
Donald Trump vowed to "take over" and "own" Gaza. The US government plans to divide the Palestinian territory into a "green zone" run by Western allies, while trapping Gazans in a "red zone", which won't be rebuilt. The USA hopes investors will make hundreds of billions of dollars. Ben Norton reports on the colonial scheme. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW3wX4bVoU4 Topics 0:00 Colonial US-Israeli plan for Gaza 1:29 Israel's fake Gaza "ceasefire" 4:27 Trump vows to "take over" Gaza 4:49 (CLIP) Trump: USA will "own" Gaza 5:04 Plan to divide Gaza 6:00 Map of Gaza divisions 6:50 European troops will occupy Gaza 8:04 "Green Zone" in Iraq War 9:38 Leaked blueprint for Gaza 10:38 Benjamin Netanyahu 11:34 Colonial plan for Gaza 12:32 IMEC: India-Middle East-Europe Corridor 13:07 China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) 14:21 Gaza plan 14:54 "Investment" in Gaza 16:05 Colonialism 16:29 Geopolitical strategy 17:33 US vision of West Asia (Middle East) 18:18 Trump Gaza Riviera & Elon Musk zone 19:02 Corporations exploit low-paid Palestinian workers 19:57 Gaza's offshore natural gas fields 20:43 Colonial-style land leases 22:27 Tokenization scheme 23:07 "Voluntary relocation" of Palestinians 25:22 Jared Kushner is US "mediator" with Israel 26:10 (CLIP) Kushner on Gaza "waterfront property" 26:22 Western colonialism in Palestine 28:04 Outro
DEMA 2025 in Orlando Florida is wrapped up and there was a lot of cool and fun new products and tech on hand. Brendon discusses a few of those, as well as discussing next year's DEMA show.#scuba #DEMA #DEMAshow #DEMA2025 #technology #marinetechnology #scubashow http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
The provided text is an article from **DeeperBlue.com**, a large community dedicated to various forms of underwater activities, reporting on a significant expansion by the company **DEEP** in the United States. **DEEP** has committed **US$100 million** to establish an engineering hub in Florida and a manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, focusing on **subsea habitation and advanced manufacturing**. These new operations are integral to the expansion of **Project Vanguard**, which is described as the first crewed subsea human habitat constructed in four decades. **Project Vanguard** aims to support scientific research, environmental monitoring, and spaceflight training, and involves key partnerships with specialist industrial teams like **Triton Submarines** and **Bastion Technologies**. The company leadership indicates that this investment is the foundational step toward creating a **permanent human presence under the sea**.Original article : https://www.deeperblue.com/deep-expands-its-operations-in-the-united-states/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNw5zBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1SlhoVkVsYjZmT2JlYTdLAR5ONOyHqk-VjVeFKUriHYjU5_lQ0wOGpI1AOsYeLFpbbo187_tPkGwURR-A3Q_aem_Lq6SvcBwmJfJOvd6eZ1_cg&brid=Fi6fodeKLR7ZJQffigdUvA#DEEPExpansion #ProjectVanguard #SubseaHabitat #UnderwaterInnovation #PermanentUnderseaPresence #DEEPinUSA#FloridaEngineeringHub #HoustonManufacturing #TritonSubmarines #BastionTechnologies #SubseaResearch #OceanScience #SpaceflightTraining #DeeperBlue #100MillionInvestment #AdvancedSubseaManufacturing #CrewedUnderwaterHabitat #OceanFrontier #HumanPresenceUnderSea #UnderwaterEngineeringhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
Many proposed underwater habitats have come and gone. Why? The technology exists and the know how has existed for over half a century, so why have we not seen more underwater habitats out there? Some may say there is no need, but Brendon believes there may be other answers to this question...#why #questions #underwaterhabitats #ocean #underwater #future #marinedesign #marineengineering #underwatertechnology #funding #risk #supporthttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
The provided text consists of excerpts from an article in The Atlantic titled "The Perfect Astronaut Is Changing," published on June 17, 2025, and authored by Erin Berger. The article examines how the qualifications and ideal characteristics for astronauts must evolve to meet the unique challenges of a future mission to Mars, which will involve years of isolation and unforeseen environmental obstacles. Historically, NASA has favored engineers and pilots, but the text suggests that terrestrial explorers and outdoor professionals—who are accustomed to navigating challenging environments and long-term isolation—might be better suited for deep-space travel. The piece discusses how NASA is considering these skill sets, referencing examples like diver Joe Dituri and astronaut Christina Koch, while also addressing the agency's traditional apprehension toward applicants who exhibit a high tolerance for risk. Ultimately, the selection criteria for Martian crews may prioritize skills like autonomy, multi-expertise, and "salutogenesis" (finding intrinsic value in the journey) over current standards.#AstronautEvolution #MarsMission #NASACriteria #DeepSpaceTravel #TerrestrialExplorers #OutdoorProfessionals #IsolationChallenges #MartianCrew #AutonomySkills #MultiExpertise #Salutogenesis #ChristinaKoch #JoeDituri #SpaceExploration #FutureAstronautshttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
Our annual trivia night with a new MC, Abigail. Adam could not join Babe and Brendon but submitted a few of the questions.Test your knowledge!#trivia #halloween #questions #fun #underwater #marinelife #mysteries #scuba #ocean #octoberhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
Deep had their VIP gathering to unveil the Vanguard prototype this last week.Brendon gives his quick initial thoughts on the unveil and why he feels this is a good thing for the future of underwater habitats.#VanguardHabitat #SubseaLiving #UnderwaterHabitat #DEEPVanguard #OceanResearch #SubseaScience #CoralRestoration #SaturationDiving #AmbientPressure #MoonPool #DNVClassed #PermanentPresence #AquanautTraining #SpaceAnalog #SentinelFuture #DiveCenter #LivingChamber #SupportBuoy #DEEPtechnology #OceanExploration #MarineConservation #SubseaInnovation #UnderwaterMissions #7DayMissions #HumanHabitat #SeabedMounted #GlobalSubseaNetwork #PioneerHabitat #DEEPpilothttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
The provided text is an article from The Guardian's "Life and style" section, specifically an "Experience" piece written by Joseph Dituri about his 100-day stay living underwater for a scientific mission called Project Neptune 100. Dituri, a biomedical researcher and former naval diver, served as a human subject to study the effects of increased atmospheric pressure and prolonged confinement on the body, with potential applications for future space exploration, such as missions to Mars. The article details his daily routine inside Jules' Undersea Lodge, including exercise, biomedical experiments, and unexpected encounters with marine life, such as a lobster named Fred and a nurse shark that eventually accepted his presence. Notably, Dituri reports several health benefits, including a boosted metabolism, weight loss, increased REM sleep, and signs of slowed aging, though he also mentions enduring the minor misery of a cracked tooth and briefly shrinking in height due to spinal compression.#UnderwaterLiving#ProjectNeptune100#JosephDituri#BiomedicalResearch#UnderseaMission#SpaceExploration#MarsMissions#JulesUnderseaLodge#MarineLife#HealthBenefits#AtmosphericPressure#ScientificExperiment#UnderwaterAdventure#SlowedAging#REMsleep#NavalDiver#OceanResearch#HumanSubject#UnderwaterConfinement#MarineEncountershttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
How do we grow our reach? How does those of us working on underwater habitats build a compelling story to get the general population interested or caring?Is it the leader, the product, the mission, or a little of all of those things?#advertising #message #engagement #socialmedia #scuba #underwater #underwaterhabitat http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
The document provides a comprehensive overview of ANDRITZ HYDRO Hammerfest, a key technology provider within the larger ANDRITZ GROUP, focusing on renewable energy generation from tidal currents. It details the company's long history in hydropower and electromechanical equipment manufacturing, highlighting its pioneering role in developing and installing the world's first grid-connected tidal turbine. The source emphasizes the predictability and reliability of tidal energy, contrasting kinetic energy conversion via turbines—the company's core focus—with potential energy conversion using tidal barrages. Furthermore, the text outlines the modular design and technical specifications of their tidal turbines, along with the four phases of project execution and the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and research and development.Here are some hashtags based on the provided text:#ANDRITZHYDRO #ANDRITZGROUP #TidalEnergy #RenewableEnergy #TidalTurbine #Hydropower #ElectromechanicalEquipment #GridConnectedTurbine #SustainableEnergy #TidalPower #KineticEnergy #TidalBarrages #ModularDesign EnvironmentalSustainability #ResearchAndDevelopment #CleanEnergy #TidalCurrent #GreenTechnology #EnergyInnovation #HydroTechnologyhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
Is a 1 atmosphere underwater habitat the best option for a future underwater?#scuba #underwaterhabitat #underwater #habitat #1atmosphere #oneatmosphere http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
The provided text discusses Europe's discovery of a massive potential for clean energy beneath the North Sea, specifically the capacity to produce nearly 45,000 tons of green hydrogen annually using offshore wind power. This resource is framed as a significant opportunity to combat climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, with innovations like the Windcatcher system highlighted as key technologies. However, the article notes major challenges to scaling up production, including high infrastructure costs and regulatory hurdles across different European nations. Following the main article, the comments section reveals a strong division of opinions, with some enthusiastically supporting the shift to clean energy while others express skepticism about the reality of climate change, the viability and environmental impact of wind turbines, and the political motivations behind the project.Here are hashtags based on the provided text:#CleanEnergy #GreenHydrogen #OffshoreWind #NorthSeaEnergy #ClimateChange #RenewableEnergy #Windcatcher #EnergyTransition #FossilFuelReduction #InfrastructureCosts #RegulatoryHurdles #EuropeanEnergy #SustainableFuture #WindTurbines #ClimateSkepticismhttp://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
What sort of content do you consume? Are you here for whatever, or do you want focus on specifics.Comment what you want to see, and hear, more about in 2026!#scuba #underwaterhabitat #underwater #habitat #interests #livestream #halloween #october #focus http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolonyhttps://discord.gg/jp5aSSkfNS
Your microbiome, the host of organisms that live on and in you, are unique to you, with a new study showing that some types of bacteria and fungi may increase your risk for pancreas cancer. Kimmel Cancer Center director William … Why do certain microorganisms colonize your body? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Jake and Anthony are joined by Christian Davenport of The Washington Post to talk about his new book, Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New, Trillion-Dollar Space Race.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 211 - The International Team (with Christian Davenport) - YouTubeRocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New, Trillion-Dollar Space Race: Davenport, Christian: 9780593594117: Amazon.com: BooksThe Space Barons: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the Quest to Colonize the Cosmos: Davenport, Christian: Amazon.com: BooksChristian Davenport on X: “So some personal news, as they say. I'm joining the amazing team @CBSNews as a contributor. So grateful they had me on to discuss Rocket Dreams.”Elon Musk Interview: Why the Starship Is Built of Stainless SteelFollow ChristianChristian Davenport - The Washington PostChristian Davenport (@wapodavenport) / XFollow Off-NominalSubscribe to the show! - Off-NominalSupport the show, join the DiscordOff-Nominal (@offnom) / TwitterOff-Nominal (@offnom@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow JakeWeMartians Podcast - Follow Humanity's Journey to MarsWeMartians Podcast (@We_Martians) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow AnthonyMain Engine Cut OffMain Engine Cut Off (@WeHaveMECO) | TwitterMain Engine Cut Off (@meco@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo) | TwitterAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo@jawns.club) - jawns.club
Staple of science fiction for centuries is the possibility of humanity colonizing space and becoming multi planetary species. In this episode we discussed the "reality" of this idea coming to fruition, where does science face with fiction, terraforming Mars and more. Enjoy!
It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like what we will be doing after the Resurrection; the morality of Catholics colonizing Mars; why Lucifer rebelled; and more. The post Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like what we will be doing after the Resurrection; the morality of Catholics colonizing Mars; why Lucifer rebelled; and more.