U.S. Navy Hyperbaric Biomedical Research Laboratory

The U.S. Navy Hyperbaric Biomedical Research Laboratory (HBMRL) conducts research to improve the understanding of how high-pressure environments affect the human body. This facility studies various conditions such as decompression sickness, often associated with deep-sea diving, and investigates treatments including hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The laboratory works to enhance safety for Navy divers and submariners, as well as to develop medical practices that can benefit both military personnel and civilians in emergency situations. It combines advanced scientific research with practical applications to ensure the health and safety of those operating in extreme underwater conditions.