Hadn't heard of the "DEEP" place before which the article is on. They don't have an "About" page, and they're not listed in wikipedia.
Their Career's page gives the impression it might be a start up coming out of stealth or something?
Their Career's page gives the impression it might be a start up coming out of stealth or something?
> On October 23rd, 2024, DEEP, an organization working to expand access for ocean exploration, announced the purchase of FLIP and their plans to overhaul and modernize the platform. FLIP will be a crucial asset in the DEEP fleet, offering a unique platform for ocean research. It will also support the deployment of DEEP’s Sentinel habitats, enhancing their extended research network. FLIP was transported from Mexico to La Ciotat, France where it will undergo a comprehensive 12 to 18 month long refit.
Yeah, that's my impression too. Their seeing a ship like the FLIP and spontaneously buying it speaks volumes.
Found their LinkedIn page[1], seems like they might've re-branded at some point from "Unum Sumus Mare" (We are One Sea). Maybe that was their stealth moniker.
https://www.cnn.com/science/deep-underwater-habitats-vanguar...