Victor Vescovo: What's at the bottom of the ocean -- and how we're getting there

The video discusses the development and capabilities of a state-of-the-art submersible designed for deep-sea exploration. It highlights the challenges of diving to extreme depths, the achievements in discovering new species, and the future potential of ocean exploration. The submersible, equipped with a titanium sphere, can repeatedly dive to the ocean's deepest points, offering new opportunities for scientific research.

What is the primary goal of the speaker's team in developing the submersible?

• To explore outer space

• To explore the deepest parts of the ocean

• To build the largest submarine

• To compete with SpaceX

What material is used to construct the sphere of the submersible?

• Aluminum

• Steel

• Titanium

• Carbon Fiber

What is a significant challenge faced by the submersible when diving to extreme depths?

• Strong currents

• High pressure

• Low temperatures

• Lack of oxygen

What is the speaker's attitude towards the safety of the submersible?

• Skeptical

• Confident

• Fearful

• Indifferent

What recent discovery did the team make in the Indian Ocean?

• A new species of whale

• The largest coral reef

• The deepest point in the Indian Ocean

• A sunken ship

What is the main objective of the speaker's mission?

• To build a fleet of submarines

• To explore space

• To open new doors for ocean exploration

• To map the entire ocean floor

How many people have dived to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean before the speaker's mission?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One