Oceans as Humanity's Next Frontier Not Space
Bernard Gavzer reports scientists argue oceans offer vast potential for humanity including space-like expansion, food, fresh water, and energy. Projects Mohole and major oceanographic funding boost offshore exploration. Cousteau’s Conshelf II ventures reveal deep-sea living and exploration goals.
Breakthrough in Ocean Living and Undersea Oil Work
The 1960s sea lab effort details deep water work in 367 feet of water with crews living 15 days per dive. Capt George Bond leads Sealab 2 off La Jolla California at 205 feet depth. Astronaut M Scott Carpenter participates, noting outer space is harsher. Bond envisions underwater colonies of 50 to 800 feet depth, with mobile habitats like nuclear submarines and bases up to 50 miles from shore. Plans include underwater pavilions, food from aquaculture, and a future where humans work underwater for extended periods.
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Sea mineral mining debate arises over ownership
The text notes a developing process for extracting minerals from seawater and a growing commercial feasibility. It highlights tensions between sea as world property and national claims. Oceanographers say cooperation dominates, yet discoveries in technique and equipment are guarded.
Molesworth Attends Insurance Training Program at Tidewater Inn
Thomas E. Molesworth, representative of Nationwide Insurance in Frederick, is among 32 agents in a training program conducted by his company at the Tidewater Inn in Easton. The session began November 14 and runs through November 17 as part of periodic courses.
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