
Victor Vescovo
Expedition leader and owner of the Limiting Factor submersible, who accompanied Nicole Yamase on her dive to the Challenger Deep.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 28min
1089: Victor Vescovo | Into the Abyss: Reaching Earth's Deepest Places
Victor Vescovo, an explorer known for leading the Five Deeps expedition, discusses his groundbreaking journey to the deepest points of all five oceans. He shares insights on the innovative engineering behind his submersible, designed to withstand immense pressure. Vescovo highlights that 75% of the ocean remains unexplored, revealing how life's resilience thrives even in total darkness. He emphasizes that anyone can be an explorer by tackling big challenges step-by-step, inspiring new generations to venture into the unknown.

Aug 29, 2023 • 2h 60min
Victor Vescovo: Deep Sea Titan Talks Submersibles, Climate, Space, Asteroids, and More!
Victor Vescovo, an extraordinary explorer and former Navy intelligence officer, discusses his unique perspective on the world through exploring the tallest peaks, deepest oceans, and outer space. He shares insights from his time as a Navy intelligence officer and his involvement with Colossal, a genetic engineering company. Other topics include deep sea mining, the consequences of nuclear conflict, the Battle of Samar, marine archaeology, challenging the narrative of the Silk Road, rising tensions between China and Taiwan, and air resistance in aviation.

Aug 4, 2021 • 27min
How low can you go?
Nicole Yamase, a pioneering marine biologist from Micronesia, and Victor Vescovo, leader of deep-sea expeditions, dive into the mysteries of the Challenger Deep, the ocean's deepest point. They share thrilling details of their groundbreaking journey and the emotional challenges they faced exploring such uncharted territory. The duo highlights the importance of mapping the ocean floor, revealing how this knowledge transforms our understanding of climate and geology. Their insights into ocean exploration emphasize its vital role in environmental consciousness.