USF professor emerged after 100 days underwater

After 100 days of living underwater, Dr. Joseph Dituri, otherwise known as Dr. Deep Sea, finally emerged from his sub-aquatic habitat late last week.

The USF associate professor spent three months living more than 22 ft below the surface of the Emerald Lagoon in Key Largo. And while down there, he broke the Guinness World Record (previously 73 days) for the longest time living in an underwater fixed habitat

Underwater excursions

We can’t all break the record at once, so here are a couple of other deep sea adventures available in the Tampa Bay area. Let’s take a deep dive:

• The Florida Aquarium’s SEATrek Underwater Tour | Times vary | $95 | Dive to the bottom of the 100,000-gallon Heart of the Sea exhibit (they have you covered on gear).
• “Try SCUBA” at Bill Jackson’s Shop for Adventure | Wednesday, July 19 at 6 p.m. | $45 (towel and gear included) | Hop in the indoor pool, throw on some dive gear, and get acquainted with the water sport.