Continental Shelf Station Two

The starfish-shaped Continental Shelf Station Two contains three connected structures at different depths, including living quarters and a submarine hangar.

In 1963, six oceanauts lived for 30 days at a depth of 10 meters in the Red Sea, conducting experiments and testing human adaptation to underwater conditions.

Jacques Cousteau documented the station's activities in his 1964 film 'World Without Sun', which received an Academy Award for Best Documentary.

The station required constant surface support from ships that supplied compressed air, food, water, and medical assistance to the underwater inhabitants.

The facility included a deep cabin positioned at 30 meters below sea level where researchers studied the effects of prolonged exposure to increased pressure.

Location: Port Sudan

GPS coordinates: 19.93896,37.40423

Latest update: March 21, 2025 17:11