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.
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Exciting. Hope it’s not too late to save the oceans.
Looks top-heavy.
It all depends on where they put the ballast.
Impressive concept. I’m surprised it’s so artistically styled – looks as if a big city architect had a hand in it.
Fascinating video. I wish we didn’t have to wait too long for it to be deployed!