# Underwater Life-Support Systems Michael Lombardi's Ocean Space Habitat is an Underwater Tent By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-tent References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/27/ocean-space-habitat-underwater-tent/) & [nationalgeographic](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/2019/01/building-an-undersea-basecamp-for-ocean-explorers/) A prototype for an underwater tent has been set forth by a nursing professor Winslow Burleson and explorer Michael Lombardi. The object is said to satisfy the function of a life-support system for divers. Traditional scuba diving forces individuals to come up periodically for air. This, in turn, restricts them in terms of the depths that they can reach. The [Ocean Space Habitat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacuzzi) is created to address this boasting an underwater tent with a breathable environment. The design can be anchored to ensure proper placement. The interior features an oxygen source and a tool that continuously removes carbon dioxide. In addition, the Ocean Space Habitat is equipped with a window and a seat. "Covered by an [inflatable collapsible envelope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heimplanet-cave-xl)," the underwater tent proves to be portable as well. Photo Credits: Michael Lombardi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Underwater Life-support Systems:** The prototype for an underwater tent serves as a life-support system for divers, allowing them to explore greater depths. - **Breathable Underwater Environments:** The Ocean Space Habitat offers a breathable environment for divers, removing the need to periodically surface for air. - **Portable Underwater Shelters:** The inflatable collapsible envelope design of the underwater tent allows for portability and easy transportation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Scuba Diving:** The Ocean Space Habitat disrupts the traditional scuba diving industry by enabling divers to stay underwater for longer periods, opening up new exploration opportunities. - **Marine Research:** The underwater tent technology provides scientists with a controlled and breathable environment for conducting long-term underwater research. - **Adventure Tourism:** The portable underwater shelter offers a unique and exciting experience for adventure tourists, creating a new niche within the tourism industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable House-Shaped Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-architecture-inflatable-tent.md) - [Four-Season Inflatable Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourseason-inflatable-tent.md) - [Inflatable Four-Season Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-station-pod01.md) - [Backpack-Style Scuba Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smaco-s700max.md) - [Two-Story Air Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xenonest.md) - [Paddleboard Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bajao-cabin.md) - [Durable Adventure-Ready Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-acadia.md) - [Consolidated Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-camping-shelter.md) - [Inflatable Geodesic Adventure Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerogogo-aerotent-series.md)