Enjoying the JourneyFinding Nemo 33 – The Deepest Pool in the World
November 3rd 2008 03:29
Finding Nemo 33 – The Deepest Pool in the World
In Uccle, Belgium (just outside of Brussels) is Nemo 33. Nemo is a recreational and instructional center for scuba diving. It is also home to the world’s deepest pool. In the pool is a submerged structure that includes two large flat-bottomed areas; one at 16 feet deep, the second at 32 feet deep. There is also a large circular pit which descends to a depth of 108 feet. At the 32 feet depth there are several simulated underwater caves.
The pool is filled with a bit over 660,000 gallons of non-chlorinated, highly filtered spring water which is held at a temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
The entire pool includes windows in many areas so people can watch from the outside. Including while they are sitting at a bar or in the facilities Thai restaurant.
Belgian diving expert John Beernaerts designed the complex to be used as a diving instruction faicility, recreation area, and also as a film production facility.
Nemo 33 has been in operation since 2004.
The only thing missing is the fish! I would hate to have to find the quarters at the bottom of this pool, it could take days. I am curious to know what movies have been filmed using the pool. I can somewhat understand how a green screen type scenario would work well. I mean the person still has to be underwater and breathing bubbles for it to be believable, regardless of what’s in the background. If I ever find myself in Belgium I would like to take a dip in the pool. Just so I can say I’ve done it.
If anyone reading this has ever been there please share your story. If the story is too long for a comment send it to me and I will created an attached post.
You can see different areas of the pool in the images and video below.
In Uccle, Belgium (just outside of Brussels) is Nemo 33. Nemo is a recreational and instructional center for scuba diving. It is also home to the world’s deepest pool. In the pool is a submerged structure that includes two large flat-bottomed areas; one at 16 feet deep, the second at 32 feet deep. There is also a large circular pit which descends to a depth of 108 feet. At the 32 feet depth there are several simulated underwater caves.
The pool is filled with a bit over 660,000 gallons of non-chlorinated, highly filtered spring water which is held at a temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
The entire pool includes windows in many areas so people can watch from the outside. Including while they are sitting at a bar or in the facilities Thai restaurant.
Belgian diving expert John Beernaerts designed the complex to be used as a diving instruction faicility, recreation area, and also as a film production facility.
Nemo 33 has been in operation since 2004.
The only thing missing is the fish! I would hate to have to find the quarters at the bottom of this pool, it could take days. I am curious to know what movies have been filmed using the pool. I can somewhat understand how a green screen type scenario would work well. I mean the person still has to be underwater and breathing bubbles for it to be believable, regardless of what’s in the background. If I ever find myself in Belgium I would like to take a dip in the pool. Just so I can say I’ve done it.
If anyone reading this has ever been there please share your story. If the story is too long for a comment send it to me and I will created an attached post.
You can see different areas of the pool in the images and video below.
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