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DNV Interim Classification Certificate awarded for Vanguard
DEEP’s Vanguard system has been awarded an Interim Classification Certificate from DNV, a global leader in maritime classification. The certificate allows DEEP’s pilot underwater habitat to move into its initial operating capability phase.
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What is a Diver Medic Technician, and should you become one?
A Diver Medic Technician (DMT) is the first line of medical response on a dive site. They’re trained to treat diving injuries and emergencies before a doctor can tend to the patient. This guide breaks down what a DMT does, who might train for the role, and whether it's the right next step for you.
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Florida State funding awarded for undersea research missions
DEEP has received $935,000 in funding from the State of Florida to support research missions on Vanguard, the company's pilot underwater human habitat at Tennessee Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
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Vanguard installed at Tennessee Reef
DEEP’s Vanguard is now installed on the seafloor at Tennessee Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, becoming the first open-ocean subsea human habitat built, tested, and deployed in the United States in 40 years
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Applications open for Closed Bell Diver training program
DEEP has opened applications for its UK HSE Closed Bell Diver training courses, delivered from a new state-of-the-art facility in the Southwest of England.
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Florida Keys selected for Vanguard deployment
DEEP has selected Tennessee Reef in the Florida Keys for the 2026 deployment of its Vanguard subsea habitat, marking the first U.S. installation of its kind in 40 years.
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How Sealab helped prove we can live under the sea
Sixty years after the groundbreaking Sealab I mission proved humans could live underwater, its legacy continues to shape modern subsea exploration and the future of underwater habitats.
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DEEP receives Office of Naval Research funding for STEM outreach
The U.S. Office of Naval Research has awarded $925,000 to a STEM outreach project led by DEEP, featuring a docuseries and design challenges on human undersea exploration
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The ONR's 'flipping' vessel, which was believed to be scrapped, has been saved
DEEP has rescued the iconic R/P FLIP research platform from scrapping, bringing the legendary oceanographic vessel to Europe for modernization and a new role in future ocean exploration.
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Florida Institute of Oceanography and DEEP partner to advance aquatic exploration
A new partnership between the Florida Institute of Oceanography and DEEP aims to expand human access to the ocean through subsea habitats, advanced research programs, and new underwater technologies.
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FLIP mini documentary launched
A new YouTube mini-series from DEEP and OceanX tells the story of FLIP, the legendary research platform saved from scrap and now being transformed for modern ocean science.
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Kathy Sullivan announced as member of DEEP’s Strategic Advisory Council
Dr Kathryn Sullivan, the only person to have explored both space and the deepest ocean, is joining DEEP’s Strategic Advisory Council to help guide its subsea habitat mission.
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Ocean science
The complete guide to the continental shelf
The continental shelf is a vital underwater region supporting marine ecosystems, global industries, and critical infrastructure. Exploring it is key to advancing science and protecting ocean health.
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Vanguard habitat unveiled in Miami
DEEP has unveiled Vanguard, a subsea human habitat designed for extended underwater missions, advancing ocean research and marking the first of its kind built in the U.S. in decades.
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DEEP expands U.S. operations with $100m investment
DEEP has announced a major U.S. expansion, investing $100 million in new facilities in Florida and Houston to support Project Vanguard and advance subsea habitat development
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DEEP announces new diving training facility
DEEP is building a world-class saturation diving training facility in the UK, designed to support advanced commercial diving and future subsea habitat missions.
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