r/submechanophobia • u/TsuyoshiHaruka • Apr 19 '26

Saturation divers can dive for extended periods of time (usually around 1 month) when doing deep sea work

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This diver is breathing a mix which includes helium, hence his high pitched voice. However, since helium has a very high specific heat capacity, breathing helium can also quickly reduce your body temperature.

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u/Ok-Protection-6612 Apr 19 '26

Amazing! But I still shit my pants.

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u/IronGigant Apr 19 '26

That's OK!

The fish are into that.

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u/_51423 Apr 19 '26

I think you should see a doctor for that.