In this raw and honest new episode of Colonize the Ocean, host Brendon Traxler breaks down the current state of the underwater habitat movement and the three very different groups shaping it right now.
First, the Optimists — the ones who believe underwater living is ready now. This includes forward-thinking companies like DEEP and Atlantis Sea Colony (ASC), where we’re actively building and pushing the vision forward.
Then there are the Realists — people who agree that ocean colonization is coming, but feel we’re still 10–20 years out and that we need to pace ourselves.
And finally, the Problematic — individuals with genuinely good intentions and solid designs, but who bring God complexes, toxic attitudes, public negativity, and even legal threats that end up hurting the entire industry instead of helping it.
Brendon’s message is simple: there’s a whole damn ocean out there. Plenty of water, plenty of space, and more than enough room for every idea and every team to succeed. The only way we actually get underwater habitats built is if we stop the infighting, drop the drama, and start lifting each other up.
He doesn’t hold back — he directly calls out three specific people in the community who have attacked ASC, spread negativity, and even threatened lawsuits. It’s time for all of us to do better.
If you’re building, dreaming, or just fascinated by life beneath the waves, this episode is for you.
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