Hydrogen Diving: The Insane Gas That Could Take Divers Deeper Than Helium | SCUBA SCIENCE 23

Hydrogen diving sounds impossible. Hydrogen is the most flammable gas on Earth, yet researchers and explorers have successfully used it as a breathing gas for some of the deepest dives ever attempted. In this episode of SCUBA SCIENCE, we explore the fascinating world of hydrogen diving, including why technical divers traditionally rely on helium, what causes High Pressure Nervous Syndrome (HPNS), and how hydrogen may help solve some of the biggest physiological challenges of ultra-deep diving. We'll examine the groundbreaking COMEX hydrogen experiments, the development of Hydrox and Hydreliox breathing mixtures, and the recent hydrogen dive conducted by Professor Simon Mitchell, Richard Harris, Craig Challen, and the Wetmules exploration team in New Zealand's Pearse Resurgence cave system. Topics covered: • What is High Pressure Nervous Syndrome (HPNS)? • Why helium becomes problematic at extreme depths • How hydrogen reduces breathing gas density • Hydrogen vs helium for deep diving • COMEX Hydreliox experiments • The Wetmules hydrogen cave diving project • Why hydrogen doesn't explode underwater • Could hydrogen become the future of extreme technical diving? ⌚ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Hydrogen as a Diving Gas 01:56 What's Wrong With Helium? 03:30 Adding Nitrogen 04:36 Enter Hydrogen 07:37 Is Hydrogen Explosive? 08:48 The Wetmules Hydrogen Dive 10:35 Can Hydrogen Replace Helium? 12:38 Conclusion While hydrogen is unlikely to replace trimix for everyday technical diving, it may play a crucial role in the deepest cave dives and ocean exploration projects ever attempted. Join this channel to support our SCUBA productions and get access to perks:    / @divesaga   DiveSAGA ✨ All Access Members get: 🔊 Member shout-outs 🚩 Production Photos and status updates 🎶 Access to the DiveSAGA Soundtrack 🧪 Access to the SCUBA SCIENCE scripts 📄 Acces To DEEP DIVE Exclusive videos 🎙️ Listen and subscribe to the DiveSAGA Dive Debrief Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iTLkmY... Please visit my website to get more information: http://www.divesaga.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.    / @divesaga   ✅ Important Links to Follow 📰 Read SAGA MAGAZINE https://www.divesaga.com/magazine 📖 Get the BOOK "Career in SCUBA" https://amzn.to/32kpaja 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook:   / divesaga   Instagram:   / divesaga   TikTok:   / divesaga   Website: http://www.divesaga.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: [email protected] ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️    • Earthquake Strikes During Deep Dive At Boh...   ▶️    • How Cheap Tech Is Helping Make Underwater ...   ▶️    • Exploring The Hidden Depths Of Boh Yai Min...   ▶️    • Rebreather Diving Explained: The Science B...   ▶️    • Sidemount Diving Techniques: Benefits, Cha...   ▶️    • How SCUBA Regulators Work: Inside The Tech...   ▶️    • Why NASA Trains Astronauts Underwater: Ins...   ▶️    • How Deep Can Humans Dive With Scuba? Explo...   ▶️    • What Gases Do SCUBA Divers Breathe? From A...   ▶️    • Exploring One Of Earth’s LARGEST Underwate...   ▶️    • SCUBA Diving Risks Explained: 15 Dangers Y...   ▶️    • SCUBA Diving Explained Simply: How It Work...   ▶️    • Finding Ice Age Giants During a Cave Dive ...   ▶️    • Exploring Earth’s Longest Underwater Cave ...   ▶️    • Diving A Forgotten German Mine 100ft Below...   ================================= ✅ About Dive SAGA - Scuba diving. Welcome to Dive SAGA, your destination for world-class scuba diving adventures and education. Led by award-winning SCUBA instructor trainer Nick Derutter, this channel explores the depths of our planet through the lens of history, science, and travel. From cave diving, technical and wreck diving to ice diving and more, Dive SAGA is built for passionate divers. Whether you're a beginner dreaming of your first dive or an experienced diver looking to refine your skills, you'll find value in every episode. Dive SAGA features expert equipment reviews, career insights for aspiring dive professionals, and immersive footage from some of the world’s most breathtaking underwater locations. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: [email protected] 🔔 Love scuba diving, shipwrecks, and deep-sea adventures? Hit subscribe for expert tips, gear reviews, breathtaking footage, and epic dive stories.    / @divesaga   ================================= #HydrogenDiving #TechnicalDiving #CaveDiving #Trimix #Helium #HPNS #ScubaScience #DiveSAGA #Rebreather #DeepDiving #UnderwaterExploration #SimonMitchell #Wetmules