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Alvin, the submarine operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, has been used since 1964, but it’s finally getting an upgrade. Currently, Alvin can dive down to a maximum depth of 2.8 miles, but new replacement, which is costing $50 million to build, will be able to go over four miles underwater. With the added distance Alvin can explore 99% of the ocean floor compared to the paltry 62% of the deep scientists have previously been able to reach by submarine.

Alvin 2.0 has also been pimped out with more windows, a larger cabin, higher top speeds, and new batteries that will allow the sub to operate for up to eight hours instead of six. Submarine construction is difficult, because diving four miles deep subjects subs to nearly five tons of pressure per square inch. To survive the pressure, the wall of the “personnel sphere” on the new Alvin will be three inches thick, which is an inch thicker than the wall on the old model. I guess when it comes to submarines, size really does matter!

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I’ve never heard of Liquid Image before but here’s a gadget it created that looks to be lots of fun underwater. It’s the Camera Diving Mask and it sells for around $115. This isn’t a cheap piece of junk you’ll find at KB Toys either. With a 5-megapixel or 3.1-megapixel sensor, 16MB of internal storage and a microSD slot, it’s the perfect device for underwater adventures. It’s powered by two AAA batteries and pictures can be taken using the built-in crosshair. Just point your head at that gorgeous four-foot hammerhead shark and snap away. If it bugs out at you, just retreat to your submarine.

Remember, you can use this outside of the water. Try fucking your wife while wearing these and see what comes out of the ordeal.

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Take a deep breath before submerging yourself with the only underwater pogo stick.  Using a water-filled ball fitted into the footrest, this pogo stick is able to bounce off a pool floor with the help of some added weight. Just like the real deal, sans the natural force of gravity.

The underwater pogo stick is a staple of sports all over the world and brings a new element to extreme underwater sports everywhere. The only downside: you can only have fun for as long as you can hold your breath.

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