Ocean Exploration Vessel Will Knock on Neptune's Door
A new ocean exploration vessel, 'SeaOrbiter' which the designer claims will provide permanent and continuous observation and research operations at the heart of the ocean is almost fully funded, ready to be built. Jacques Rougerie describes himself as a visionary architect who aims to deliver a new vision of underwater exploration with his SeaOrbiter, the culmination of over 30 years of research dedicated to bionic marine architecture and exploration of the undersea world. Internationally renowned, he lists among his achievements the Sea Pavilion in Kobe, Japan; the underwater archaeological museum
Help Build the "Space Station of the Sea"
500 tons of recyclable aluminum, the semi-submersible SeaOrbiter is envisioned drift silently across the ocean, aided by a small propulsion system, and is designed to have a lifespan of 15 years. The SeaOrbiter is the culmination of 30 years of innovative research and the work of sea architect Jacques Rougerie. The goal of the crowd funding campaign is to raise about $450,000 in 90 days to finance the construction of the Eye of the SeaOrbiter. Levels of contributions are: • €10 euros Your name will be posted on the SeaOrbiter website. • &euro
Capital Campaign Launched for International Oceanic Station
, your name on the website and receive a SeaOrbiter sewing patch • €15,000 euros (about $20,140): Invitation for two to the Opening of the SeaOrbiter. (excluding travel expenses) The SeaOrbiter is the culmination of 30 years of innovative research and the work of sea architect Jacques Rougerie, who bases his research and the structures he builds on a bionic architecture inspired by marine forms and a concern for sustainable development. This visionary architect has built underwater habitats, undersea laboratories, educative sea centers, vessels with see-through hulls, subaquatic
February 2024
