FutuUndersea Exploration and Cities Beneath the Sea

On 12/20/05, Alex Michael Bonnici wrote:
>
> Hello Gang,
> Some researchers consider the exploration and colonization of
> the Earth's seas and oceans as a prelude to the colonization of space.
> One author of that particular turn of mind was Marshal T. Savage author
> of "The Millennial Project; Colonizing the Galaxy in Eight Easy Steps".
> In my view this book ranks as a major classic.

Yes, I would say that it is a classic. However, I disagree with his
view of ocean colonization as a precursor to space colonization; I see
them as entirely different animals. IMO, he only put all that stuff
about Aquarius in the book just because... it is fun!

> I was wondering does any one on this list know of any good web sites
> concerning current and future undersea exploration and current research
> concerning the possibility of colonizing the sea? I would be especially
> interested in sites concerning future submarine technology and designs
> for undersea cities.
(...)

I know none. However, there are some projects about floating cities
like the Freedom Ship - though I would think that the chances of this
project in particular becoming a reality are dim. On the other hand,
liners are getting bigger and bigger, and I think that eventually some
of them will have *permanent* dwellers instead of just passengers and
will be considered cities.