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CREATUS Costa Rica

(11.05.2024) It was a great pleasure to meet the interdisciplinary team of the Costa Rican Exploration and Advanced Training Underwater Station (CREATUS) together with Alan Allen again.

These meetings truly build bridges between several generations. From the experience of Alan Allen, who completed multiple oil spill research missions in the Hydrolab underwater laboratory in the 1970’s, to CalamarPark‘s years of experience across all types of habitats, to fresh approaches to the topic by the CREATUS team. We are excited to help with the mobile Humble-Tat and see a great future for the startup, especially for the origami concept for a mobile habitat.

Meeting Giorgio Saccoccia

(10.05.2024) We had a great conversation with Giorgio Saccoccia, former president of the Italian Space Agency (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana ASI) and currently Senior Advisor to the Director General of the European Space Agency ESA. Looking forward for the things to come.

Collaboration with Donchamp Acrylics

(05.05.2024) Transparent elements in the European Underwater Research Station are of essential importance. They allow constant observation of the environment, provide psychological well-being and natural light. Thanks to modern acrylic technology, we are able to plan shapes and sizes that would not have been possible in the past.
We are therefore more than pleased with the mutual MoU with Donchamp Acrylics, one of the world’s largest makers of cast acrylic sheet and producer of engineered acrylic. This collaboration will ensure some very surprising and spectacular features of the habitat system that have been requested for implementation by users from various sectors.

Image by Donchamp Acrylics

Call for Corporate Partners

CALL FOR SUPPORT! PLEASE SHARE!

(04.05.2024) We have spent a great deal of time building a robust and sustainable concept that addresses all areas of the endeavour. Hundreds of inputs from high-level specialists have been incorporated into this concept, so that we are not the only ones convinced of its feasibility. With regard to all previous projects of a similar nature, we have not only focussed on the construction and deployment of the Habitat system, but in particular on a long-term, sustainable and meaningful operation. Now there is only one hurdle left before the BAU moment. Continue reading “Call for Corporate Partners”

Location Greece

HCMR and Cabrito Consulting have signed an MOU to develop a manned Underwater Research Station in Greece – Calamar Park Project

Greece was our favoured location from the very beginning. We are now delighted to have reached an agreement with the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) to develop and deploy the European Underwater Research Station off the Greek islands.

The purpose-built concept of the facility is guided by numerous interdisciplinary inputs from potential users and the form-follows-function principle. It is intended to become the central contact point for all types of applications that require a prolonged human presence on the seafloor. The station pursues a non-invasive approach with the highest possible mobility, versatility and cost efficiency.

For partnerships and opportunities, please contact Frank Scharmann

International Astronautical Congress

(06.10.2023) With Love from the IAC 2023 in Baku/Azerbaijan. Our managing partner Frank Scharmann pulled through the program until the end despite a severe flu. Thank you for your commitment!

3rd Space Agency supports CP

(01.10.2023) It is a pleasure to announce the support of Andrew Melchior and the 3rd Space Agency about the possible use of the European Underwater Research Station for arts and creativity projects. Continue reading “3rd Space Agency supports CP”

Digital Library Updated

(Update 23.09.2023) The Calamar Park Digital Library is updated. There you will find all kind of relevant images, articles, manuals and reports about underwater stations and related subjects of all times worldwide. For access contact Mart by mail.

International Astronautical Congress

(20.09.2023) Preparing for our presentation ‘Space Application in a Manned Underwater Habitat‘ on the International Astronautical Congress IAC on 6th October in Baku, Azerbaijan. As far as we know, it is the first time a marine organization presents on this important gathering. Please let us know if you wish to meet. https://www.iac2023.org/about/about-iac/

EurOcean supports CP

(18.09.2023) Many thanks to Sérgio Bryton and his team for the great discussion leading to the official support of EurOcean for the European Underwater Research Station. Continue reading “EurOcean supports CP”