It’s also important to endorse and implement adventuring in a way that is better for ourselves, others, and the world. But to do better means having an understanding of the human psyche, societal expectations, and the colonialistic influences that continue to fuel the booming adventure tourism industry. It can also be a force for good when done with respect for people and the planet. Both sets of groups knowingly embarked on an extremely risky endeavor: one, a resource-rich group wishing to be among the elite few to set eyes on the Titanic wreckage the other, a group fleeing wartime strife and political instability in their regions.Īdventure tourism not only puts an individual at risk but often endangers others in communities and can pose threats to the environment. Social media was abuzz with comparisons between the way the media covered this disaster and the refugee boat that capsized off the coast of Greece. When the news of the submersible’s implosion surfaced–which killed all onboard–it brought on critical commentary about the vessel’s design.
Unfortunately, the Oceangate Titan never reached its destination and lost contact with the mother ship an hour and 45 minutes into its dive, launching a days-long, expensive search and rescue effort that captivated the world. They traveled in a submersible named Titan, operated by OceanGate, an American expeditions company, and helmed by its CEO, Stockton Rush. On June 18, five adventurers set out on a dangerous mission: to dive down to the wreckage of the Titanic Wreckage at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.
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