Joseph has spent over 74 days at the bottom of a lagoon, at a depth of just over 30 feet in Florida – He aims to stay there until he breaks the 100 day barrier
An American researcher, Joseph Dituri, broke the record for the longest life underwater without decompression.
Joseph remained over 74 days at the bottom of a lagoon, at a depth of just over 30 feet in Florida.
However, this is not the end for him as he insists he has no intention of stopping. On Sunday, he said his goal is to stay there until he breaks the 100-day barrier.
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“Curiosity for discovery led me here,” Joseph said, adding: “My goal from day one has been to inspire the next generation, to provide evidence to scientists studying underwater life and to learn how the human body works in extreme environments”.
The previous world record for most days under the sea in a pressurized environment was 73 days, achieved at the same location by two professors in 2014.
Unlike a submarine, the room it uses is not technologically equipped to adapt to increasing underwater pressure.
Professor Joseph Dituri, also known as dr. Deep Sea, began his underwater journey on March 1st at Jules Undersea Lodge, a small room located at the bottom of Key Lagoon in Florida.
It was named after Jules Verne and his famous book “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”.
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Researchers are studying the 55-year-old’s health, as well as the psychological effects of so much isolation and confinement, by carrying out a series of medical tests. But his time underwater hasn’t kept him from his teaching duties. Joseph Dituri teaches the biomedical engineering course online while living in the lagoon, according to the University of South Florida.
To keep busy, the professor wakes up every day at 5 a.m. to exercise. He reportedly eats protein-rich meals such as eggs and salmon, which he can “cook” in his microwave oven.
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Although his underwater sojourn has proven groundbreaking, he is excited to return to some land-based activities.
“What I miss more than being on the surface is literally the sun,” he told The Associated Press.
Source :Skai
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