Besides Breathing, Drinking Water is Paramount

Image SourceThis ocean resort is capable of condensing drinking water from humid seaside air, and of de-salinating seawater to freshwater. Picture such a structure as a community inside a coral atoll, protected from the ocean swell and stormwaves by rings of coral breakwater. Abundant sea life provides ample food supply. Fresh vegetables and fruit can be grown using aeroponic or hydroponic technology.

GizmagNow try to imagine a floating breakwater that would function as well as a coral atoll. It is difficult, if not impossible. But since there are few unclaimed coral atolls in the sea, it may be necessary to devise something that comes close.

GizmagSeasteads can function in protected waters just fine, as long as accomodations are made with the ruling jurisdiction. If you want a micronation that is independent to go its own way, you have to find a way to survive in international waters.