OceanGate EXPEDITIONS

Exploring the world's oceans in a manned submersible.

OceanGate Expeditions provides a unique opportunity to join the OceanGate crew as a Mission Specialist to help support research or exploration projects and help advance our knowledge of the oceans. Mission Specialist positions are available during our 2012 expeditions that will:

• Explore shipwrecks and document their current condition using the latest 3D sonar technology to advance our knowledge of nautical archaeology
• Support biological, environmental or geological research projects with the collection of images and data that document the habitat and behavior of threatened and invasive species
• Explore never-before-seen artificial reefs
• Visit iconic and historic shipwrecks
• Observe the hunting and feeding behavior of sharks

“If you have ever wanted to dive beyond the reaches of a SCUBA tank, and know what it is like to explore the ocean depths, this is your chance. The OceanGate team will get you there in a way that is fun and safe and give you something to look back on for a lifetime."

Loretta Hidalgo-Whitesides

OceanGate Expeditions are a rare opportunity for Mission Specialists to join the crew and activily participate in the exploration. You need not have any prior training or skills to participate -- the core OceanGate crew has performed nearly 1,000 submarine dives and will provide all the training.

• Attend the OceanGate Ground School to learn about key submarine safety systems and prepare to participate as an active crew member on a submarine dive. Mission Specialists monitor communications, assist with navigation, photograph the undersea world, and learn to identify local flora and fauna.
• Assist the crew during a dive in a submarine to 936 feet with Explorers-In-Residence or other guest experts.
• Fly a robotic vehicle (ROV) to explore the oceans beyond scuba depth.
• Explore historic shipwrecks, photograph marine wildlife and assist scientific experts, nautical archaeologists and oceanographers.
• Learn from university-based marine research experts and contribute to their work to help advance humanity’s understanding of the oceans.
• Scuba dive with marine experts and undersea explorers.

For more information visit OceanGate Expeditions, call us at +1 (425) 939-8409 x122 or email expeditions@opentheoceans.com

UPCOMING EXPEDITIONS

Miami Expedition Miami, Florida February, 2012 Explore some of the dozens of shipwrecks sunk in these waters to depths of 936 feet and observe the habitat of these and other artificial reefs -- many that are virtually unexplored due to their depths. Witness the behavior of the invasive Lionfish beyond scuba depth, and assess the condition of these wrecks and artifacts.

COMPLETED EXPEDITIONS

AJ Goddard Catalina Island Alaska Way Seawall SS Governor SS Dix Sixgill Sharks SS Al-Ind-Esk-A Sea Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary