# Crowdfunded Deep Sea Missions The Aquatilis Undersea Exploration Will Dive 300' Underwater By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-04-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undersea-exploration References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/aquatilis-expedition) & [aquatilis](http://aquatilis.tv/) Over the next three years, the [Aquatilis yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht) will be part of an [undersea exploration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat) to some of the ocean's darkest depths, giving a chance for everyone to come along for the ride as the Aquatilis Expedition is shared online. The Aquatilis Expedition aims to "uncover how our actions affect the delicate balance within the world’s ecosystems" and shed light on gelata, creatures that can be minuscule or massive, but are instrumental to the ocean either way. The expedition will dive 300 feet below the surface and cover 30,000 miles with a small crew of scientists, photographers, videographers. To fund the massive Aquatilis Expedition, the crew is running an Indiegogo campaign, aiming to raise an equally adventurous $1,500,000 by June. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crowdfunded Deep Sea Missions:** The Aquatilis Expedition demonstrates the potential for crowdfunded deep sea exploration, opening up opportunities for other similar projects. - **Undersea Exploration:** The Aquatilis Expedition showcases the advancements in undersea exploration technology, creating opportunities for further research and discovery. - **Environmental Impact Awareness:** The Aquatilis Expedition highlights the growing interest in understanding and mitigating the environmental impact on delicate marine ecosystems, driving innovation in sustainable practices. ### Where This Applies - **Marine Exploration:** The Aquatilis Expedition highlights the potential for growth and innovation within the marine exploration industry, leading to advancements in deep-sea technology and discoveries. - **Crowdfunding:** The successful crowdfunding campaign for the Aquatilis Expedition demonstrates the potential for growth in the crowdfunding industry, particularly for scientific and exploration projects. - **Eco-tourism:** The Aquatilis Expedition opens up opportunities for eco-tourism within the marine conservation industry, allowing individuals to participate in and contribute to scientific research and conservation efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Luxury Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-submersible.md) - [Compact Autonomous Underwater Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-autonomous-underwater-vehicle.md) - [Autonomous Underwater Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-underwater-robot.md) - [Multitasking Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitasking-underwater-drone.md) - [Ocean-Themed Fundraisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamseas.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Luxe Submersive Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo.md) - [Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerembracing-underwater-drones.md) - [4K-Enabled Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4kenabled-underwater-drone.md)