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It was a great pleasure to meet the interdisciplinary team of the Costa Rican Exploration and Advanced Training Underwater Station (CREATUS) together with Alan Allen again. These meetings truly build bridges between several generations. From the experience of Alan Allen, who completed multiple oil spill research missions in the Hydrolab underwater laboratory in the 1970's, to CalamarPark's years of experience across all types of habitats, to fresh approaches to the topic by the CREATUS team. We are excited to assist with the mobile Humble-Tat and see a great future for the startup, especially for the origami concept for a mobile habitat. Luis Enrique Carranza Gabriela Flores Nayla Carvajal Frank Scharmann #diving #underwaterhabitat #creatus https://lnkd.in/eqiWT3cG

CALL FOR SUPPORT! PLEASE SHARE! We don't believe that LinkedIn is just a platform for spreading success stories, but for activating the network when support is needed. That moment has now arrived for our project. As most of you know, we are working on building the European Underwater Research Station and deploying it in the Mediterranean Sea. We have spent a great deal of time building a robust and sustainable concept that addresses all areas of the endeavour. Hundreds of inputs from high-level specialists have been incorporated into this concept, so that we are not the only ones convinced of its feasibility. With regard to all previous projects of a similar nature, we have not only focussed on the construction and deployment of the Habitat system, but in particular on a long-term, sustainable and meaningful operation. Now there is only one hurdle left before the BAU moment. In order to submit the official application for EU funding, for which we already are in a promising evaluation process, we now need additional partners who could imagine taking their existing support to a new level, participating as newcomers in an exciting and pioneering project, or recommending us to appropriate contacts. The hurdle to overcome is lower than one would think and offers an opportunity to various goals including contribution to the preservation of the marine habitat. We would like to ask all other contacts to share and spread this post. We would promptly provide interested parties with the necessary information and outline any opportunities for collaboration. For information please contact Frank Scharmann #diving #underwaterhabitat #space #esa

Collaboration with Donchamp Acrylics Transparent elements in the European Underwater Research Station are of essential importance. They allow constant observation of the environment, provide psychological well-being and natural light. Thanks to modern acrylic technology, we are able to plan shapes and sizes that would not have been possible in the past. We are therefore more than pleased with the mutual MoU with Donchamp Acrylics, one of the world's largest makers of cast acrylic sheet and producer of engineered acrylic. This collaboration will ensure some very surprising and spectacular features of the habitat system that have been requested for implementation by users from various sectors. Michael McMurray George Papoutsoglou Constantinos Mylonas Thanos Dailianis Georgios Angelos Hatiris SAVAS CHATZINIKOLAOU Frédéric PONS Image by Donchamp Acrylics

Greece as the location for the European Underwater Research Station Greece was our favoured location from the very beginning. We are now delighted to have reached an agreement with the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) to develop and deploy the European Underwater Research Station off the Greek islands. The purpose-built concept of the facility is guided by numerous interdisciplinary inputs from potential users and the form-follows-function principle. It is intended to become the central contact point for all types of applications that require a prolonged human presence on the seafloor. The station pursues a non-invasive approach with the highest possible mobility, versatility and cost efficiency. For partnerships and opportunities, please contact Frank Scharmann Sérgio Bryton George Papoutsoglou SAVAS CHATZINIKOLAOU Blaž Likozar Jeremy Weirich Shellby Johnson-Rodney Dieter Heinz Frédéric PONS Attila Tottosi 💧🌎🔱 Michele Rosari Liz Taylor Andrew Webb-Buffington Brendon Traxler Didier Schmitt Daniel Neuenschwander Stefaan De Mey Alison Mattos #HCMR #NOAA #ESA #Eurocean #KemijskiInstitut #OTS #CREATUS #underwaterhabitat #diving

Welcoming Andrew Webb-Buffington and the Global STEM Initiative (GSI) to the group of official supporters who expressed their intention to use the European Underwater Research Station for their purposes. As CalamarPark we always gladly support any activity that strengthens science education. „The mission of the GSI is to enhance global access to STEM education. We firmly believe that knowledge and innovation are universal, transcending borders and backgrounds. Together, we are forging a path to make substantial strides in leveling the educational playing field across the world!“ https://lnkd.in/gzcTJy_e #stem #underwater #underwaterhabitat #marinescience

"The Baltic Sea is the most polluted sea in Europe. It is affected by biodiversity loss, climate change, eutrophication, overfishing and high levels of exposure to pollutants such as pharmaceuticals and waste, especially plastic waste. According to the latest studies (including WWF), ghost nets now account for around 30-50% of marine plastic. For more than 5 years, we have been searching for and recovering exactly these nets from the Baltic Sea on behalf of the WWF. We scan the seabed with sidescan sonar, verify the alleged site and then recover the nets. We are able to save some trapped animals, but for most of them any help comes too late. In the Baltic Sea alone, up to 10,000 nets are lost every year! Approximately 37,500 tons of fish are caught in it (5% of the total catch). You have to take a look at that. Absolute madness!"

It is a pleasure to announce the support of Andrew Melchior and the 3rd Space Agency about the possible use of the European Underwater Research Station for arts and creativity projects. Andrew is renowned for his projects with David Bowie, Massive Attack, Björk and others. “As a lifelong fan of Doug Englebart’s approach to humanising our relationship with computers, 3rd Space Agency was founded to galvanise an extensive network of technology companies, developers and researchers in order to progress innovation in the media, entertainment and enterprise sectors.“ Arts & Creativity is one of the 12 utilisation sectors whose requirements are implemented in the concept. This diversification will amplify the interest and connection between the marine environment and the public and ensure financial sustainability over longer periods of time. #underwaterhabitat #diving #creativity  #marineconservation #marinetechnology #marinescience

Many thanks to Sérgio Bryton and his team for the great discussion leading to the official support of EurOcean for the European Underwater Research Station. EurOcean is an independent, non-profit, scientific organization with the mission to support advances in European marine science and technology, by fostering information exchange, interaction and innovation among its network members, the ocean community and broader society. CalamarPark's European Underwater Research Station will be a manned seafloor outpost, with a focus on numerous habitability factors to ensure extended mission durations and the highest possible autonomy over time. #eurocean #underwaterhabitat #diving #marineconservation #marinetechnology #marinescience https://lnkd.in/dgWEiq7f