THIS PLACE IS A DIVE

摘要

Sure, scuba diving's fine for observing ocean life—if you can't swing a submarine. NowOceanGate, a Florida-based ocean exploration company, is offering citizen scientists a chance to plumb the watery depths in an actual submersible. A ticket can run anywhere from $2,500 to $45,000, depending on the length and type of experience, but here's the thing: each paying passenger is helping to finance scientific research that takes place during the course of the trip. What's more, passengers undergo special training before the descent, effectively making them temporary members of the research crew.