Before planning such a venture, it behooves us to understand the ocean environment. This includes fearsome waves like the so-called rogues, known as the "Monsters of the Deep". Scientists are finally acknowledging that this deadly phenomenon is not just an old sailor's tale. Contrary to what you may expect, tsunamis, high winds, and small-scale pirates will prove to be little danger. The tangled morass of international maritime politics and law is a far greater concern. While current nations are likely the greatest challenge to this new way of life, we'll sketch some promising solutions. We can't reassure skeptics completely, but there are reasons to be hopeful.