World record: the American lived underwater for 74 days

Joseph Dettori has lived all along at Jules’ Undersea Lodge, the only American underwater hotel in existence since 1986. It is named after adventurer Jules Verne.

the bottom of the ocean

The hotel is located on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean in Key Largo at a depth of 9 metres. The old record was set by two other professors in 2014.

The professor, who also calls himself Dr. Deep sea calls are According to CBS News He does not intend to go up yet: he wants to hold out for a total of 100 days. With his “Underwater Mission,” he wants to draw attention to science related to oceans, seas, and nature conservation.

During his stay, Dettori also studies how the human body reacts to living for extended periods of time under water pressure. And he’s not just learning about himself – he’s studying biomedical engineering online from his hotel room.

After breaking the record, Dettori tweeted, “My goal since day one has been to inspire future generations, to interview scientists who study life underwater, and to learn how the human body responds to extreme conditions.”

microwave

Dituri also exercises every day and eats protein-rich meals; Has access to a microwave. And he is not alone: ​​he is regularly visited by students, among others.

In an interview with the Florida Keys News Bureau, he said he misses one thing above all else: the sun.

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