On the way to history: man lives underwater for more than 60 days (4 photos + 1 video)

Rüdiger Koch has built his life in the depths of the Caribbean Sea in a living space of about 30 square meters. His capsule is equipped with all the necessary amenities.





59-year-old German Rüdiger Koch has been living in an underwater capsule off the coast of Panama for more than 60 days, trying to break the Guinness World Record for longest life in a stationary underwater habitat.



Koch, an aerospace engineer, has built a life in the Caribbean Sea in a 30-square-meter living space. His capsule is equipped with all the necessary amenities: a bed, a TV, a computer, a stationary bike, as well as solar panels, satellite Internet and fans. However, there is no full-fledged shower in the capsule, which, according to the engineer, is his main challenge.

"It's not particularly difficult. I don't feel like I'm suffering, although sometimes I want to dive, which is not allowed here," he shared.





Koch began his underwater adventure on September 26 and plans to finish it on January 24, setting a new record of 120 days.



The record currently belongs to Joseph Dituri, who spent 100 days underwater off the coast of Florida in 2023. If Koch successfully completes his test, he will become a new record holder, proving that humans are capable of adapting to life in an underwater environment for long periods of time.