Nation Scientist emerges half-inch shorter after living 100 days undersea. Here’s what he learned. June 9, 2023June 9, 2023Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAYComments Off on Scientist emerges half-inch shorter after living 100 days undersea. Here’s what he learned. Florida professor Joseph Dituri has emerged from living under water for 100 days, shattering the previous record of 73 days.