After deep dives in polar waters and then in warm water, Ghislain and Emmanuelle push the limits of the human body and ocean research even further. Still in partnership with the Criobe, they will study the reefs of Moorea immersed several days under the sea, thanks to the development of an underwater habitat, which will be immersed at a depth of 20 m.
The team invites you to discover in video the new adventures of the Capsule.
Living under the sea
The idea of the Capsule is to keep divers alive in the ocean for several days, to study the Moorea reef and its inhabitants. For this major project, aimed at pushing the limits of the human body, the two divers/explorers can count on the support of a team of 40 people.
The Capsule is an aluminium cylinder 2 m long and 1.50 m in diameter that allows you to live under the sea without having to go up to the surface. At its ends, two plexiglass domes allow you to observe the environment. The latter is anchored to the seabed by two 3-tonne ballast tanks.
Why live under eau??
In diving, humans are limited in time to observe the natural phenomena of organisms. The idea of the Capsule is to be able to observe biological behaviours and processes. Like coral, whose laying has never been observed before, at night in a natural environment.
How to install the ballasts and choose site??
To study the seabed, the choice of site is essential. It must be located at a depth of 20 m and have a sandy bottom to receive the two ballasts. But finding the right place is not the most difficile?! It must then be installed and it is another pair of sleeves. A training is required to succeed the operation.
