OceanGate was founded and financed by a team of undersea explorers, scientists, and filmmakers who are dedicated to manned exploration of the deep ocean.

Not satisfied with scratching the surface of the ocean near the shoreline, the exploration team operates manned submersibles to seek discoveries offshore on expeditions at depths far deeper than can be reached with scuba.

Recognizing that over 95% of the sea floor remains unexplored, OceanGate conducts expeditions to explore and document iconic shipwrecks, hydrothermal vents, deep sea canyons and rare biological events around the world. These expeditions provide rare opportunities to observe the wonders of the deep sea and help expand our human understanding of the blue planet.