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G LOBAL SU BDIVE Ocean exploration, documentation and conservation
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BY ROBERT CARMICHAEL
ust south of Chub Cay and running adjacent to the eastern shore of Andros, is a place called the Tongue of the Ocean (TOTO), where the water is more than two miles deep. The elongated trench runs northwest and southwest for about 150 miles and averages 20 miles wide, with depths ranging from kneedeep sandbars down to around 12,600 feet. The extreme depth, clear water and abundant sea life have attracted avid fishermen for decades. Now, a group of adventurers are deep diving into the TOTO’s depths. Global SubDive is an exploration and marine research team with some unique assets. Leading the charge is a pair of 1,000-foot-rated Triton submersibles that carry two people. There’s also a DP1 multipurpose subsea vessel, some remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and a host of support assets geared for ocean exploration, documentation and conservation. The team is led by inventor, entrepreneur and ocean explorer, Robert M. Carmichael, who has launched numerous innovative businesses including Halcyon Dive Systems, Brownie’s Marine Group, BLU3 and Live Blue. 90 | GuyHarvey.com
Global SubDive’s two-man subs exploring the deep water trenches of the Bahamas.
