In June 2023, OceanGate's Titan submersible imploded attempting to reach the Titanic shipwreck site 3,800 meters below sea level. All five passengers aboard died, including OceanGate founder and CEO Stockton Rush. Before the tragedy, many in the deep-sea exploration community made their concern for the Titan's safety known, including James Cameron and OceanGate employees. What could Rush have done to avoid the implosion? And was the capital-intensive world of ocean exploration ethical?