Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Thursday (June 22, 2023) the missing submersible in the North Atlantic Ocean was destroyed in a "catastrophic implosion." Its debris was found on the ocean floor near the Titanic and all five people aboard were killed. William Brangham discussed the accident and what it could mean going forward with Jules Jaffe of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. For a transcript of this story, click here . News wrap alternative : Check out the NewsHour episode featuring the sub story from June 22, 2023 , and this other recent episode from June 23, 2023 , and choose the story you’re most interested in watching. You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.Five Facts
- Where was the debris of the Titan found?
- How many people were aboard?
- What does the U.S. Coast Guard say happened at this point in time?
- Why are experts in the field criticizing OceanGate?
- Who were the victims of the tragedy?
- When did the Titan get certified to go 4,000 meters down?
Focus Questions
Do you think adventure expeditions like Oceangate should exist? Why or why not? What needs to be done moving forward to reduce the risk of accidents like this happening again? News analysis : Who else would you have liked to see be interviewed for this story? Alternative : See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?For More
What students can do : Discuss with a friend, neighbor or classmate — what can be done to prevent another similar tragedy?STUDENT VIDEO OF THE DAY (May 26, 2021)
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