Sea Orbiter – A New Generation of Ocean Explorer

The Sea Orbiter concept design looks like something straight out of science fiction.  Floating half above and half below the surface of the water, it appears to be more like a scimitar-shaped inter-galactic spaceship than any sort of  oceanographic research vessel. Fifty eight meters high, it will drift on the ocean currents as a largely self-sustaining ocean-going laboratory.  The concept of French architect Jacques Rougerie,  the design has been under development for the past 12 years and construction is planned to begin this October.

Sea Orbiter

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Sea Orbiter – A New Generation of Ocean Explorer — 5 Comments

  1. Fascinating video. I wish we didn’t have to wait too long for it to be deployed!