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Living and Working in the Sea

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Although divers first viewed the undersea world over 5000 years ago, it is less than 40 years since man first lived on the seafloor. Since 1962, over 65 seafloor habitats have been developed in 17 nations around the world. An amazing variety of enclosures were used including inflated baloons, cement mixers and elaborate homes.

The successes and failures of these ingenious attempts to colonize the seafloor and the technology that made it all possible is the subject of this fascinating book. Both authors are experienced aquanauts having lived on the seafloor for over a month. The book reflects their first-hand experience as well as their personal knowledge of many colonization efforts throughout the world.

This book is the only source available that tells the story of seafloor habitation from the very first spartan steel chamber, to the world's first underwater lodge, an underwater classroom that has served thousands of young students, and gives you a look at the possibility of future undersea resorts, theme parks, villages and cities.

Authored by two of the most experienced and learned contributors to the science of underwater habitation, this book is an absolute must read for anyone interested in saturation diving and undersea living. It chronicles the history and the construction of all the sea floor habitats ever used. If you want to build one, read it.

If you have ever dreamed of inhabiting the sea like I have, then the book, 'Living and Working in the Sea' is for you. The authors have provided a concise and comprehensive account of man's attempt to penetrate the ocean, their attempt to remain there indefinitely through the use of saturation diving techniques and provide the reader with the highlights of the many saturation programs, which have utilized seafloor habitats throughout the world. This book is recommended for all those individuals who have participated as aquanauts in a saturation diving program or who are intending to become an aquanaut in the near future. I still use this book today as a reference tool for the day-to-day aspects of supporting an undersea research laboratory and it is required reading for all our saturation diving staff technicians.

I have just earnt my Aquanaut fins by building an underwater habitat and spending 12 days underwater. I read this book cover to cover several times on the advice of fellow explorer and Aquanaut Dennis Chamberland. That was some good advice! Dennis's new book, Undersea Colonies, and Living and Working in the Sea are two must reads for anyone considering becomming an Aquanaut. There are a lot of things to consider, so if you value your safety and the safety of those around you get yourself a copy!

32 years ago I designed my first underwater habitat - I wish this book had been around. It is somewhat technical, but easily read and understood by anyone who knows the underwater environment. It gives insight as to what can be done if we decide to become aquanauts. It provides a wealth of data to those who desire to continue to design these types of structures. It should a must ready for any designer or engineer who desires this line of inquiry.