US professor breaks record for longest time living underwater

Joseph Dituri, who goes by the alias ’Dr Deep Sea’, has broken the record for longest time living underwater without depressurisation after 74 days. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► He began his stay at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers on 1 March and plans to stay there until 1 June. The mission, which combines medical and ocean research with educational outreach, was organised by the Marine Resources Development Foundation, owner of the habitat. The researcher conducts daily experiments in physiology to test how the human body responds to long-term extreme pressure. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube:  The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #JosephDituri #DrDeepSea #FloridaKeysLodge #Ocean #Marine