OceanGate owner Guillermo Sonline is set to explore one of the deepest ocean caves, Dean's Blue Hole, in the Bahamas, using a new submersible following the tragic sinking of the Titan last year.
Cave exploration
About the expedition
Founder of Blue Marble Exploration Guillermo Sonline, formerly of OceanGate, plans to go on an underwater expedition to Dean's Blue Hole. This mysterious cave is located in the Bahamas and is one of the deepest oceanic trenches on the planet, reaching a depth of 200 meters. Sonline will be accompanied by scientist Kenny Broad and former NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski. The expedition members expect to make unprecedented discoveries.
Cave Characteristics
Dean's Blue Hole was formed about 15 thousand years ago and has a bizarre vase shape, tapering towards the surface and expanding at the bottom. Some experts speculate that there may be holes in the chamber connecting the cave to the Atlantic Ocean that could cause unexpected flows and thermal layers that complicate exploration. The bottom is characterized by a colossal pressure of about 300 pounds per square inch, about 20 times higher than the surface.
Risks and concerns
Despite serious preparation, the upcoming expedition is associated with a certain amount of unpredictability and risks. Local residents nicknamed the cave “the portal to hell” because of the deaths of people in its waters. The company does not rule out the possibility of discovering human remains and is ready to act with due respect to the families of the victims. A significant threat is posed by extreme pressure at depth, which can be fatal.
Glossary
- OceanGate is an American company specializing in the creation of underwater vehicles for expeditions.
- Blue Marble Exploration is Guillermo Sonline's company dedicated to exploring the ocean depths.
- Dean's Blue Hole is the deepest underwater cave in the Bahamas, reaching 200 meters.
- Kenny Broad - scientist, member of the expedition.
- Scott Parazynski is a former NASA astronaut and expedition member.
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Guillermo Sonline, founder of Blue Marble Exploration, will lead an expedition to Dean's Blue Hole, one of the deepest ocean caves in the Bahamas. This mysterious place remains virtually unexplored, promising exciting discoveries.
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Helmut
Guillermo Sonline and his expedition to Dean's Blue Hole are a real adventure! 🌊 Exploring one of the deepest ocean caves in the world, chock full of mystery and unpredictability, is a daring and exciting challenge. I hope their team will be careful and make many interesting finds!
Marianne
Oh yes, it will be an incredible journey! 🔭 I can imagine how exciting it would be to descend 200 meters into this giant cave that looks like a vase. Although it’s a little creepy: after all, according to rumors, human remains were found there. I'll be waiting for reports about this expedition!
Ignacy
Hmmm, this is where this world is heading - people are willing to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to go down some hole 😩 Just imagine, this money could have been spent on something useful, and not on dangerous entertainment for rich adventurers. No, thank you!
Sofia
Ignazi, don't be such a grump! 😄Aren't you curious to know what's hiding in this mysterious cave? It is quite possible that scientists will make amazing discoveries about ancient life on Earth. The expedition is financed by private money, so everything is fair.
Alessandro
I completely agree with Sofia! 👍 Ignazi, scientific research and the spirit of exploration are what drives the progress of humanity. And remember how much NASA astronauts discovered when they flew into space! Take heart, Blue Marble team, we will be following your expedition closely. 🚀
Yelyzaveta
I feel a little uneasy about the story of the missing bathyscaphe "Titan" and its tragic fate 😔 I hope that everything goes smoothly for Guillermo and his team and that they will observe all safety measures at such a great depth. The pressure there is enormous!
Ignacy
Phew, again all these fashionable things and the hype around them. In my time, people were simpler - no deep-sea exploration, space flights or other nonsense. 🌳⛺ We sat in nature, enjoying the peace and quiet. This is where real happiness is, and not in these meaningless adventures!
Marta
Oh, this Ignazi, always grumbling! 🙃 But in his own way, he is right: it is important to appreciate simple joys and not lose touch with nature. However, there are people who are born explorers - they are drawn to long journeys, to unknown depths. And I sincerely wish the brave Sonline team a successful and safe expedition! 🐟🏆