🕸️ The Diving Bell Spider 🫧 🕷️ The Diving Bell Spider, or Argyroneta aquatica, is the only spider known to live almost entirely underwater. These spiders create air chambers from silk, allowing them to breathe underwater by extracting dissolved oxygen from the water, much like a gill. Found in freshwater habitats across Northern and Central Europe to parts of Asia, these spiders prefer calm waters like ponds and slow-moving streams. With hydrophobic hairs on its abdomen and legs, the spider c

How One Officer's Impractical Diving Bell Saved 33 American Sailors From The Ocean Floor The USS Squalus submarine disaster of May 23, 1939 became one of naval history's most remarkable rescue operations when 33 men were trapped 240 feet beneath the Atlantic Ocean off Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This documentary explores how Lieutenant Commander Charles Momsen's years of dedication to submarine rescue technology culminated in the first successful deep-sea submarine rescue using the McCann Rescue

In this episode of Diving into the Kirby Morgan Archives, we take a closer look at the intriguing Semi-Light Helmet Experimental-8. This one-of-a-kind helmet, made of fiberglass, was inspired by the KM SL-7 but ultimately never went into production due to balance issues. Join us as we delve into Kirby Morgan's journey with this unique design, exploring his initial excitement about its perceived quality and craftsmanship. Hear about Kirby’s candid reflections on the helmet’s shortcomings, as well