Tag #Extreme Environment

What were the immediate impacts and implications of Rudiger Koch's record-breaking 120-day underwater stay?

Rudiger Koch, a 59-year-old German aerospace engineer, spent 120 days living underwater off the coast of Panama, breaking the previous record of 100 days. His goal was to demonstrate the viability of underwater living as an alternative for humanity, highlighting the potential for ocean colonization. He lived in a 30-square-meter self-designed module.