In 2010, a group of divers, engineers, mechanics, biologists, scientists and researchers set off with a full production crew on an exploration of the unknown—the Under the Pole expedition. Aiming to drive innovation while performing educational and scientific undersea expeditions, Under the Pole (UTP) has gained worldwide recognition for its bold approach and captivating storytelling.
To perform accurate scientific research in the undersea environment between the North Pole and the Arctic Circle while capturing the images that have gained them so much attention, the UTP team would push the limits of polar diving. Diving under ice caps presents a challenge to secure diving because of the possibility of pressure regulators and other equipment frosting over.
Despite challenges, Under the Pole I was a success and the team reached their objectives. They quickly set their sights on the next mission— Under the Pole II.
The second installment of UTP was set west and north of Greenland, spanning 21 months from January 2014 to October 2015. The team's systematic exploration of the seafloor included 300 dives and was conducted between the surface and a depth of 112 meters. In order to survive the extreme weather conditions and dive to the greatest depths accessible to humans, UTP needed reliable equipment.
