Undersea Resort Planned for Philippine Island of Palawan

What baffles me is how the plumbing will work; what will happen when you flush the toilet? Will everything flush up? What am I referring to? A $150 million underwater resort hotel planned for Palawan in the Philippines. According to an article in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, construction will soon begin on the resort that will include 24 undersea suites—or pods—called "Anemones." Also included in the project is a 50-room on-land boutique hotel complete with amenities such as a casino, spa, business center and an underwater restaurant to be named "Starfish." The restaurant will seat as many as 200 people in its 600-square-meter dining area. A "Seahorse Science Center" will be built for tourists and will serve as the resort's marine observatory and conservation center.

Dubbed "The Coral World Park," the project is expected to open in 2013 and is a venture of Singapore businessman Paul Monozca. The architect for the project is Jose Manosa. The undersea suites will be located 60 feet below sea level and offer a 270-degree view of the sea. The 15-foot-high pods will be built by a U.S. company that specializes in submarines. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs for the people in Palawan and neighboring provinces.

Will the resort actually harm the environment? Not according to the developers. They will work to replenish the coral reefs in the area and advocate conservation tourism in the country. They said no marine life will be harmed during the construction and operation of the resort.

I will be sure to keep you updated as I learn more about the project—especially the plumbing.