An Eerie Silence
Taking a submarine 407 feet underwater is no easy task. Even with the best technology in the world, the ocean is unforgiving, and at 407ft the pressure outside the cockpit is 176 psi. One mistake can spell tragedy for everyone inside. Richards team seems oddly calm in this picture, but that’s just the type of people they are. Exploring the oceans is just like exploring outer space, and they seem to feel right at home!
Source: bbc.com
The team wants to gather scientific data on marine aspects including water quality and bacterial activity, as well to attain high-resolution footage and a detailed plan of the Hole’s internal structure for the first time.