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> We have submarines, mostly for the military, a bit of scientific exploration, etc... but besides a few passionate people, people usually don't think that much
by throwup238 3y ago
> We have submarines, mostly for the military, a bit of scientific exploration, etc... but besides a few passionate people, people usually don't think that much about the underseas.
BIG submarines are for the military but by far the biggest consumer of submarine technology is the oil and gas industry so people do think about it a whole lot. The underwater world is largely inaccessible to the average person because of the capital requirements (even fewer people can afford subs than boats) but we absolutely depend on that technology to power our energy infrastructure.
- dredmorbius 3y agoThe underwarter world is highly accessible, at least for a few tens of metres, using SCUBA apparatus. Which was also invented by a Frenchman: Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
- nottorp 3y agoTens of metres needs training, but I recommend to everyone to take a discover diving PADI tour if you're holidaying in a place where it's available. You'll go to at most 10 meters with their gear and a bunch of professional minders. Great fun.