Colonize The Ocean
We discuss all things underwater colonization and exploration; underwater habitats and hotels, seasteading, submersibles, and much more.
Episodes
August 24, 2026 • 4 mins
Episode Recap: Jacques Rougerie’s Underwater Village
In this episode of the podcast, host Brendon Traxler continues his series tracking the history and fate of proposed underwater habitats, resorts, and research stations.
Key Takeaways:
In this episode of the podcast, host Brendon Traxler continues his series tracking the history and fate of proposed underwater habitats, resorts, and research stations.
Key Takeaways:
- The Concept: A deep dive into the Underwater Village (or Submarine Village), designed in 1973 by renowned French architect Jacques Rougerie.
- Target Audience: Marketed directly ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
August 21, 2026 • 27 mins
Recent robotic inspections of the Hywind Scotland Pilot Park have revealed that floating wind turbines are serving as thriving artificial reefs. By exploring the submerged steel structures of five massive turbines, a submersible identified 121 unique species, including anemones, crustaceans, and rare corals. These findings suggest that offshore energy infrastructure provides a protected habitat for marine life by physically prevent...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
August 17, 2026 • 3 mins
Today, we’re continuing our "What Happened To?" series, taking a dive into the ambitious—and ultimately stalled—underwater hotel projects that captured the world's imagination.When you think of cutting-edge architecture and sheer, extravagant luxury, Dubai is usually at the top of the list. So it's no surprise that back in 2005, they announced what was set to be the world's very first multi-room underwater resort:...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
August 14, 2026 • 46 mins
The United States is currently developing nuclear-powered batteries designed to reside on the ocean floor and provide energy for underwater drone submarines. This initiative, led by the startup Zeno Power under a Department of Defense contract, repurposes strontium-90—a radioactive byproduct—to create a long-lasting power grid for deep-sea sensors and autonomous vehicles. Unlike previous attempts from the 1960s, these m...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
August 10, 2026 • 5 mins
In this August 10, 2026 episode of Colonize the Ocean, Brendon Traxler kicks off a mini-series on ambitious underwater habitats and resorts that never made it.He dives into the biggest name of them all: Poseidon Undersea Resorts, the project led by Bruce Jones of U.S. Submarines. The domain dates back to 2003 (over 20 years old), and the idea itself is even older—Jones had been floating concepts for an underwater habitat year...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
August 7, 2026 • 42 mins
The company DEEP recently launched an underwater habitat called Vanguard off the coast of Florida to facilitate long-term marine research and environmental monitoring. This innovative structure allows a four-person crew to live and work at depths of 56 feet, utilizing a process called saturation to extend dive times significantly. The facility features a living chamber, a dive center with a moon pool, and a dedicated support system...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
August 3, 2026 • 4 mins
Brendon is back with another episode of Colonize the Ocean, still refining the setup and audio while juggling longer-format ideas. This time he zeros in on one of the biggest questions in the underwater habitat world right now:Deep is in the water. They’ve secured funding, built a habitat, and are actually operating. That was the spotlight Fabian Cousteau and Proteus had owned for years. So… what now?Brendon’s ta...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 31, 2026 • 40 mins
🌊 Two Ocean Heroes Team Up to Save Our Blue Planet!In this inspiring story, legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle — founder of Mission Blue — joins forces with young conservationist Titouan Bernicot of Coral Gardeners.While Sylvia’s team identifies the most critical marine ecosystems that need urgent protection, Titouan’s Coral Gardeners are on the front lines actively restoring damaged coral reefs.Together,...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 27, 2026 • 6 mins
In this episode Brendon gets real about design philosophy after receiving an email from the Middle East flagging an Instagram reel that AI-generated a video of Chinese underwater data centers using ASC’s own concepts. He reflects on the importance of holding back some designs—keeping alternate concepts, future habitat ideas, and unreleased work in reserve so you’re never left empty-handed if something is copied&md...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 24, 2026 • 39 mins
The provided text details the history and legacy of Sublimnos, Canada’s first freshwater underwater habitat launched in 1969 by explorer Joseph B. MacInnis. Situated in Lake Huron, this pioneering research station allowed scientists to live and work beneath the surface to study aquatic ecosystems and test the limits of human productivity underwater. The structure utilized a moon pool entry and sat at a depth of roughly thirty...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
In this episode, Brendon Traxler returns with an exciting update! After diving deep into underwater habitats, ocean engineering, and legal challenges, he shines a spotlight on Arkpad — a pioneering seasteading project he and ASC have personally invested in.Arkpad, headquartered in the Philippines, offers unique floating glamping experiences (think luxury floating tents!), fishing operations, and recurring revenue streams. The...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 17, 2026 • 52 mins
The engineering firm **Deep** has launched **Vanguard**, the first **undersea research habitat** constructed in four decades, to facilitate long-term **human habitation** on the ocean floor. Located in the **Florida Keys**, this innovative station operates at **ambient pressure**, allowing researchers to live and work in a **submerged laboratory** for extended periods without the constraints of traditional diving. By eliminating th...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 13, 2026 • 6 mins
Hey everyone, welcome back to Colonize the Ocean! Last week we geeked out over DEEP’s new habitat — the first in 40 years. Now everyone’s talking underwater living!But we at ASC have been grinding on this for years. We’ve got a location locked in and we’re raising funds to make it happen.If you’re passionate about this space and want to help build the future, reach out! X, LinkedIn, email —...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 10, 2026 • 37 mins
The subsea technology company DEEP recently reached a significant milestone by installing Vanguard, a sophisticated underwater habitat, on the seafloor of the Florida Keys. This installation represents the first project of its kind in the United States in four decades, signaling a new era of sustained human presence beneath the waves. Positioned at a depth of 56 feet, the vessel acts as a specialized laboratory for marine science, ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 6, 2026 • 4 mins
This week is all about one incredible milestone for the future of underwater living.DEEP has officially unveiled and submerged its Vanguard underwater habitat, and it looks absolutely stunning. Watching it enter the water feels like witnessing the beginning of a new era—one that echoes the pioneering days of Jacques Cousteau's Conshelf missions but with the technology and capabilities of the 21st century.In this short episode...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 3, 2026 • 27 mins
The tech startup Panthalassa is revolutionizing high-performance computing by launching autonomous, floating data centers that operate in the open ocean. These innovative platforms harness kinetic wave energy to generate a constant supply of clean electricity, bypassing the limitations of terrestrial power grids. By utilizing the surrounding seawater as a natural cooling sink, the system maintains hardware efficiency without consum...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
June 29, 2026 • 8 mins
In this episode, we explore what it really takes—legally—to place a manned underwater habitat beneath the surface. From private lakes and flooded quarries to the open ocean, we discuss the permits, environmental regulations, property rights, and safety requirements that come into play before anyone can build an underwater home or research station. Whether you're interested in underwater exploration, marine engineering, ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
June 26, 2026 • 38 mins
This source describes the ambitious mission of DEEP Engineered to establish permanent underwater habitats that allow humans to live and work on the sea floor. By placing research bases at depths up to 200 meters, the organization aims to illuminate a "blind spot" in oceanography that is currently too deep for standard scuba diving but too shallow for expensive submersibles. These specialized structures function as "time machines" b...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
June 22, 2026 • 10 mins
In this episode of Colonize the Ocean, Brendon Traxler breaks down one of the most important technical and philosophical decisions in underwater habitat design: ambient pressure vs one atmosphere habitats.
Most of the industry has leaned ambient pressure for decades — especially for scientific research. But as we move beyond research stations toward underwater tourism, Airbnbs, data centers, and actual homes, the advantage...
Most of the industry has leaned ambient pressure for decades — especially for scientific research. But as we move beyond research stations toward underwater tourism, Airbnbs, data centers, and actual homes, the advantage...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
June 15, 2026 • 7 mins
🌊 In this June 15, 2026 episode of Colonize the Ocean, host Brendan Shraxler explores one of the most fascinating — and rarely discussed — benefits of underwater habitats: their potential to give humanity more eyes on the mysterious depths of our own planet.While we often talk about underwater Airbnbs, data centers, hotels, and private residences, Brendan highlights another powerful angle: the more habitats we build, t...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Betrayal Weekly is back for a new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.