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Blue Abyss Ohio Land Purchase Complete

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Blue Abyss CEO, John Vickers and Brook Park Mayor Edward A. Orcutt have confirmed the Cornwall, UK-based company has completed the purchase of 12 acres of land in the city of Brook Park, Ohio, on which it plans to build a state-of-the-art extreme environment research, development, and training centre, and hotel.

The land is adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and close to NASA’s Glenn Research Centre, Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility, the Ohio Aerospace Institute, Cleveland’s International Exposition (IX) Centre, and world-class Universities and Hospitals.

The company will proceed to planning application and aims to commence construction in the second half of 2024.

John Vickers, Blue Abyss Chief Executive Officer:

“AS WE STEP INTO 2024, THIS EXCITING MILESTONE IN OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE OF OHIO AND THE CITY OF BROOK PARK SIGNIFIES A SHARED COMMITMENT TOWARDS REALIZING A VISIONARY BLUE ABYSS CENTRE. THIS FACILITY WILL STAND AS A BEACON OF INNOVATION AND A CORNERSTONE OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, FOSTERING ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND JOB CREATION, LEAVING AN ENDURING LEGACY FOR BROOK PARK, OHIO, AND THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.”

Mayor Edward A. Orcutt, The City of Brook Park:

“BLUE ABYSS INVESTING IN BROOK PARK FOR THIS GROUND-BREAKING FACILITY IS A CLEAR SIGN OF OUR UNLIMITED POTENTIAL AND BRIGHT FUTURE AND CONTINUES THE GREAT LEGACY OF INNOVATION BY NASA GLENN AND THE OHIO AEROSPACE INSTITUTE, BOTH LOCATED IN BROOK PARK.  WE’RE EAGER TO COLLABORATE, LEVERAGING THEIR EXPERTISE TO BOOST OUR LOCAL ECONOMY, GENERATE JOBS, AND CREATE A LASTING LEGACY FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND NORTHEAST OHIO.

I EXTEND HEARTFELT THANKS TO BLUE ABYSS FOR CHOOSING BROOK PARK AS THEIR HOME. TOGETHER, WE EMBARK ON AN EXCITING JOURNEY TOWARD INNOVATION AND PROSPERITY. THE ROAD TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPACE EXPLORATION RUNS THROUGH BROOK PARK.”

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne:

“WE ARE THRILLED TO WELCOME BLUE ABYSS TO CUYAHOGA COUNTY, MARKING A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE PRESENCE OF THIS GLOBAL COMPANY BRINGS JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND REINFORCES OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING INNOVATION AND GROWTH IN KEY INDUSTRIES.  BLUE ABYSS’ DECISION TO INVEST IN BROOK PARK UNDERSCORES CUYAHOGA COUNTY’S POSITION AS A HUB FOR CUTTING-EDGE ENTERPRISES, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE POSITIVE IMPACT THIS PARTNERSHIP WILL HAVE ON THE BROADER REGION.”

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Artist’s Impression: Blue Abyss Ohio

 

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Location of Blue Abyss, Ohio

Blue Abyss Facts:

The Blue Abyss Centre and hotel will occupy a 12-acre site adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, close to NASA’s training facilities and world-class universities and hospitals.

The facility will house the world’s largest and deepest R&D Pool, measuring 40m by 50m on the surface, with a 16m wide shaft plunging to a depth of 50m. It will hold 42,000 cubic metres of water. That’s enough to fill 17 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
The centre will include additional facilities, combined with immersive XR technology to enable unparalleled extreme environment analogue experiences:

Human Centrifuge; to enable training and physiology research at high G.

Hypobaric and Hyperbaric Chambers; enabling training and research in hypoxic and pressurized environments.

Blue Abyss Parabolic Flight 2.0; enabling microgravity research, training and public discovery.

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Artist’s Impression: Blue Abyss, Ohio

Economic Impact:

The Economic and Fiscal Impact Study of the Blue Abyss Training Centre and Hotel by the Department of Economics, Kent State University, November 1st, 2023, concluded that the Blue Abyss Centre and Hotel will provide substantive economic and fiscal benefits to the local economy as a visitor attraction and will bring high-quality jobs and economic benefits to the local region.

The local economy will benefit quickly from the construction phase and will:

  • Add 1,759 full-time equivalent jobs.
  • Increase resident’s incomes by $135 million.
  • Create a total spending impact of $316 million.

After 5 years, the facility will:

  • Create or support over 3,900 jobs.
  • Add $277 million to resident’s incomes.
  • Increase county and sub-county tax revenue by $3.5 million.
  • Increase total output by well over $654 million.

After 30 years, the economic impact will have:

  • Created or supported an astounding 21,800 jobs.
  • Added $1.5 billion addition to resident’s incomes.
  • Increased tax revenue by over $19 million.
  • Increased total output by $3.6 billion.
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Economic & Fiscal Impact of Blue Abyss, Ohio

About Blue Abyss

“PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE THAT WE IMAGINE.”

The company envisions a future where humanity safely and routinely travels to, lives and works in the most extreme environments.

It aims to deliver the World’s foremost extreme environment research, development, testing, and training facilities to enable the research and development of space, aerospace, medical and marine technologies and techniques.

The Blue Abyss team includes preeminent experts in the field of human spaceflight and extreme environment exploration.

E-mail: contact@blueabyss.uk

www.blueabyss.uk

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Introducing the TR-80, IR-50 and CS-30 Regulators from DYNAMICNORD

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Whether you are a beginner or a professional diver – with the three new main regulators from DYNAMICNORD, everyone will find their favourite regulator. They all look super stylish.

Excellent performance with the TR-80

Quality and performance are the be-all and end-all for regulators. It is not for nothing that the TR stands for Tec Reg. The innovative design of the TR-80 guarantees absolute reliability – even in ice-cold waters.

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Perfect breathing effort at 0.8 J/l / certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / structural design made of solid brass for best cold protection / membrane-compensated design with dry seal of the first stage / reduced exhalation effort thanks to optimized exhalation membrane and bubble deflector / adjustable Venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort / innovative design of the front cover prevents free-flow in strong currents or when diving with scooters / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 LP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.

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Amazing underwater adventures with the IR-50

The IR-50 is the top regulator for advanced and experienced divers. Natural breathing is the essence of this regulator.

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Ideal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / compensated membrane / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort/ outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.

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The Workhorse – our CS-30

For diving centres and diving beginners – the workhorse stands for strong construction, reliability and robustness. Perfect for your training.

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The TR-80, IR-50, CS-30 (DIN & INT) regulators and the Octopus OP-30 are available from DYNAMICNORD dealers and in the online store.

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Marine Life & Conservation

Paul Watson Released as Denmark Blocks Japan’s Extradition Bid

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Renowned anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been released from custody in Greenland after spending five months in detention. Denmark’s Justice Ministry rejected Japan’s request for his extradition, citing insufficient guarantees that his time already served in custody would be credited against any potential sentence.

The 74-year-old Canadian-American was arrested on July 21 in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, when his ship docked to refuel. His arrest was based on a 2012 Japanese warrant related to a 2010 encounter in Antarctic waters. Japan alleged Watson obstructed operations and caused damage to a whaling research ship during efforts to disrupt illegal whaling. Watson has consistently denied these claims, maintaining his commitment to marine conservation.

Denmark, which oversees extradition matters for Greenland, concluded that while the legal conditions for extradition were met, the lack of assurances from Japan regarding time-served credit made extradition untenable.

In a video shared by his foundation, Watson expressed gratitude and relief, saying, “After five months, it’s good to be out… and good to know they’re not sending me to Japan.” He added that the most difficult part of his time in custody was being separated from his two young sons.

Watson is a pioneering figure in marine conservation, known for founding the Captain Paul Watson Foundation in 2022 after decades of activism with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His bold efforts to defend marine life have earned him widespread support, including from celebrities and conservationists. His work has also been featured in the acclaimed reality TV series Whale Wars.

Watson’s lawyer, Jonas Christoffersen, praised the decision, stating, “We are happy and relieved that Paul Watson is now free.” He added that Watson is eager to reunite with his family and continue his vital work.

The arrest occurred while Watson’s vessel, the M/Y John Paul DeJoria, was en route to the North Pacific with a team of 26 volunteers to intercept a Japanese whaling ship. His foundation described the arrest as politically motivated and emphasized that Watson’s actions were focused on ending illegal whaling practices.

Japan resumed commercial whaling in 2019 after leaving the International Whaling Commission, asserting that whale meat is a cultural tradition. Conservationists, however, continue to challenge these practices, highlighting their impact on marine ecosystems.

Despite the challenges, Watson remains steadfast in his mission to protect marine life and bring attention to whaling practices. His dedication to ocean conservation has made him a globally respected advocate for the environment.

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