A SUPERYACHT that aims to be the ‘Noah’s Ark of science’ is in the works.
Plans for the Earth 300 vessel reveal it could hold 160 scientists from across the globe but access for regular members of the public hasn’t been mentioned.
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The mission is for the boat to enable scientists to ensure humanity survives.
The Earth 300 website states: “We love life and want to ensure that humanity survives the future.
“It’s why we are representing tomorrow by setting aside berths for some of the world’s most promising young students.
“We want to inspire and empower the next generation of global leaders to step up and help lead us into the future.”
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The yacht aims to have everything scientists will need to address problems facing the Earth such as climate change and pollution.
The 980 feet long and 200 feet high superyacht would be nuclear powered.
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That would make it 100% emission free as it sails around for 300 days a year.
Plans say it will have 22 laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment.
So far, 15 partners are said to be supporting the project.
Construction could cost up to $700million (£500million).
Earth 300 could launch on its first expedition as early as 2025.
It may be built in Europe or South Korea.
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