VISIT THE AZORES HYDROTHERMAL VENTS
Explore Hydrothermal Vents - by OceanGate EXPEDITIONS
Schedule Announced for Spring of 2023!!
SOLD OUT | Mission 1: | April 23 – 26 |
Spots Open | Mission 2: | April 27 – 30 |
Spots Open | Mission 3: | May 1 – 4 |
BE ONE OF THE FEW WHO WITNESS THIS MYSTERIOUS PLACE!
Truly one of the best dive spots in the world, the deep waters off Portugal’s Azores Archipelago boasts a variety of deep-sea corals, one of the most diverse whale populations in the world, and bizarre lifeforms surrounding hydrothermal vents. Hydrothermal vents are extreme environments with complex biological communities of fascinating creatures unlike anything else on Earth.
Hydrothermal vents are extreme environments with complex biological communities of fascinating creatures unlike anything else on Earth. The deep ocean sites have fascinated scientists since they were first discovered in 1977 off of the coast of the Galapagos Islands. These extreme environments have transformed our understanding of what life needs to exist.
As the expedition vessel decends to the bottom of the ocean, you will begin to see alien-like lifeforms whizz by the viewport as you sink deeper and deeper into the ocean. You may assist the pilot with coms and tracking, take notes for the science team about what you see outside of the viewport, watch a movie or eat lunch. There is a private toilet at the front of the sub if nature calls.
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About Argus Expeditions Ltd., dba OceanGate Expeditions
OceanGate Expeditions, a company organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is a company of undersea explorers, scientists, and filmmakers who are dedicated to manned exploration of the underwater world. Not satisfied with scratching the surface of the ocean near the shoreline, OceanGate Expeditions uses manned submersibles to create expeditions at depths far deeper than can be reached with SCUBA.
Citizen explorers are invited to join us on rare and exclusive expeditions to explore and document the 95% of the seafloor that man has rarely visited, including iconic shipwrecks, hydrothermal vents, deep-sea canyons, and extreme biological events around the world. These expeditions, to depths approaching 4,000 meters (13,000 feet), provide extraordinary opportunities to directly observe the mysteries of the deep sea and expand our understanding of our home, earth, the blue planet.
For More Information Please Contact:
CRAIG CURRAN , ASA
Galactic Experiences By DePrez, DePrez Travel Bureau, Inc.
585-442-8900 X224