Florida Scientist Breaks Record for Living 100 Days Underwater as 'Dr. Deep Sea'

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Dr. Joseph Dituri, a biomedical engineer and associate professor at the University of South Florida, has broken the Guinness World Record for living underwater for 100 days. The research project, Project Neptune 100, focused on ocean conservation research and studying how compression affects the human body. Dituri hopes his underwater research will benefit the treatment of a variety of illnesses, including traumatic brain injuries. He also used the project as an educational experience for youth and continued teaching his college students virtually while underwater.
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