# Underwater Breathing Devices The Triton is the World's First Underwater Breathing Apparatus By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-03-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-apparatus References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/triton-artificial-gills-underwater-breathing-apparatus-29-03-2016/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/triton-world-s-first-artificial-gills-re-breather) The [Triton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-submersible) breathing apparatus is a unique device built for swimming underwater for short amounts of time at relatively shallow depths. Triton has been dubbed as the world's first artificial gills and mirrors the look of a sleek spy device. The cool new gadget is pocket-sized and made to take snorkeling to new heights. Once charged, it is capable of allowing users to [breathe freely underwater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alveos-one) for a total of 45 minutes at a maximum depth of 15 feet. Unlike most [snorkeling devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swim-2), the Triton breathing apparatus does not require heavy equipment or intense training. It is super easy to use and only asks that users gently bite into the mouth, breathe normally and enjoy their underwater adventure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Underwater Breathing Devices:** Devices like Triton are disrupting traditional snorkeling equipment and providing opportunities for new innovative devices - **Artificial Gills:** The development of artificial gills leads to new opportunities in marine exploration and underwater construction - **Personal Underwater Breathing Devices:** Personal underwater breathing devices like Triton are creating opportunities for new players in the underwater sports and leisure industry ### Sectors Adopting This - **Water Sports and Leisure:** The development of personal underwater breathing devices like Triton is creating new opportunities in the water sports and leisure industry - **Marine Exploration:** Artificial gills like Triton are disrupting traditional diving equipment and providing new opportunities for marine exploration and research - **Underwater Construction:** Artificial gills and underwater breathing devices are providing opportunities for innovation in underwater construction and infrastructure ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-thruster.md) - [Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surando-underwater-scooter.md) - [Compact Luxury Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-submersible.md) - [Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters.md) - [Lightweight Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subnado.md) - [Underwater Jetpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin.md) - [Submarine-Inspired Diving Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/periscope-mask.md) - [Miniature Playful Sea Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geneinno-s2.md) - [Backpack-Style Scuba Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smaco-s700max.md)