The Tragic Loss of OceanGate's Titan Submersible Raises Questions About Regulation and Safety.
Before the tragic loss of OceanGate's submersible, Titan, the company's vessels were used for scientific expeditions and research projects in the Pacific Northwest. OceanGate partnered with SeaDoc Society in 2018 for three projects to study a local species of sea urchin and its kelp-filled ecosystem. The company's submersible, Cyclops 1, traveled to depths of around 290 meters for these projects. OceanGate also assisted in archaeological missions and created a 3D model of a sunken steamboat. The company's high-end tourism helped subsidize its deep-sea research, which wasn't financially sustainable on its own.