• Comment: Not much coverage about this company (WP:SIRS). Its works may have been cited but that isn't a determinant of notability per WP:NCORP. Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 12:02, 12 December 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: Approximately half the content is unreferenced. This includes many potentially contentious claims, which must be clearly supported by inline citations to reliable sources. Examples include:
  • Comment: A note on the sources: many of them are primary (including some that appear in secondary publications, but are representatives of the organisation talking and/or likely based on publicity materials), and as such do not contribute towards notability per WP:ORG. I did fully evaluate, and therefore did not decline this on the basis of, notability, but I would say it is at the moment probably borderline at best. DoubleGrazing (talk) 12:53, 9 September 2024 (UTC)


DEEP Research Labs (commonly referred to as “DEEP”) is a UK-based ocean technology and exploration company headquartered in Bristol. Founded in 2023 by Steve Etherton, DEEP develops new technologies to enable the understanding and preservation of deep-water environments.[1] The company specialises in subsea technology development.

Company Overview

DEEP Research Labs was founded by Steve Etherton and is now led by Michael Shackleford.[2] Initially focused on underwater technology, DEEP hosted the first meeting of the Submersible Operators Group in Bristol in 2023, gathering leaders in submersible manufacturing and operations to collaborate on safety standards.[3]

The company has been developing the “Sentinel System”, an underwater habitat that will allow researchers to live and conduct studies underwater for up to 28 days. When complete, it will be 3D printed. The first deep-sea trial is projected for the end of 2026.[4][5]

In September 2024, DEEP announced “Vanguard”, a 12-meter habitat designed for three occupants to stay submerged for a week, with deployment scheduled for early 2025.[6] The company has also proposed using this technology for ocean-floor data centres.[7]

Notable Projects

DEEP has been involved in several notable projects.

Sentinel System

The Sentinel System is a 60-meter-long modular underwater habitat designed for research in the epipelagic zone, where approximately 90% of marine life exists.[8] It will enable scientists to live at depths of up to 200m for extended periods. DEEP selected the former National Diving and Activity Centre in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, UK, as its primary research site.[9] The Sentinel is expected to be operational by 2027.[10]

DED-Arc System

DEEP has developed a “Direct Energy Deposition (DED) Arc system”, an additive manufacturing system that uses wire arc technology to produce large-scale metal components.[11] The DED-Arc system was chosen for Sentinel's hull fabrication due to its high deposition rates and scalability.

Research Projects

DEEP contributes to scientific inquiry into oceanography. In 2023, the company published ''How Much Carbon is Stored in the Ocean?'', a report detailing the ocean's role in global carbon cycling, estimating that the ocean holds approximately 40 teratonnes of carbon—95% of the active carbon cycle.[12]

Facilities

“DEEP Campus” is a 50-acre research and training facility located in the Wye Valley, Gloucestershire, UK.[13] It houses Loch Lyr, an 80-meter-deep controlled water body used for training and equipment testing.[14]

Notable Personnel

  • Rob McCallum, a strategic advisor and founding partner of EYOS Expeditions, has participated in dives to Challenger Deep, explorations of the Titanic and the Bismarck, and an Antarctic circumnavigation. McCallum was appointed as a member of DEEP’s Strategic Advisory Council in March 2024. His experience of deep-sea expeditions and leadership  will help shape DEEP’s future progress in this sector.
  • Dr. Dawn Kernagis, Director of Scientific Research at DEEP, oversees internal research and external collaborations. She has conducted undersea research and served as a NASA analog mission commander. This experience helps her to create and implement DEEP’s scientific research programme.
  • Dr. Kathy Sullivan, a geologist, oceanographer, former NASA astronaut, and US Navy Officer, was the first American woman to walk in space and the first woman to dive to Challenger Deep. Sullivan is a member of DEEP’s Strategic Advisory Council.
  • Dr. Michael Lang, co-director of the San Diego Center of Excellence in Diving, advises on diver safety training and program development. A member of DEEP’s Strategic Advisory Council, Lang is committed to diving safety.

Certifications & Recognitions

DEEP holds several certifications for its manufacturing and research operations:

  • “ISO 9001” (Q2 2024) – Quality management certification.[15]
  • “DNV Type Approved Product” (Q2 2024) – Safety and quality verification.
  • “Approval of Manufacturers (AoM)” (Q3 2024) – Compliance with international manufacturing standards.[16]

References

  1. ^ Makar, A. B.; McMartin, K. E.; Palese, M.; Tephly, T. R. (June 1975). "Formate assay in body fluids: application in methanol poisoning". Biochemical Medicine. 13 (2): 117–126. doi:10.1016/0006-2944(75)90147-7. ISSN 0006-2944. PMID 1.
  2. ^ "Step forward for DEEP underwater research site". BBC News. 2023-09-15. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  3. ^ "DEEP opens its doors to underwater research in Tidenham". Forest of Dean District Council News. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  4. ^ Group, The Superyacht (2024-01-11). "Submersible Operators Group - SuperyachtNews". Superyacht News. Retrieved 2025-02-21. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "Humans could one day live on the ocean floor in these underwater pods". euronews. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  6. ^ "BBC Radio Gloucestershire - BBC Radio Gloucestershire, Could we be living underwater by 2027?". BBC. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  7. ^ "An ocean-engineering project will build an undersea habitat - IEEE Spectrum". spectrum.ieee.org. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  8. ^ "The final frontier? How humans could live underwater in 'ocean stations'". www.bbc.com. 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  9. ^ "DEEP: "One of the world's biggest 3D-printed objects"". Oceanographic. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  10. ^ Dobson, Jim. "Living Underwater In The Remarkable New Sentinel Habitat". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  11. ^ "Science | UK". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  12. ^ "Step forward for DEEP underwater research site". BBC News. 2023-09-15. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  13. ^ Bachelor, Lisa (2025-02-03). "A flooded quarry, a mysterious millionaire and the dream of a new Atlantis". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  14. ^ Weinman, Steve (2023-09-04). "Secret's out: UK dive-site now 'DEEP Campus'". divernet.com. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  15. ^ "ISO 9001 Certification: Quality Management System". DNV. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  16. ^ "Approval of manufacturers". DNV. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
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