The Titan Submersible Tragedy: physiopathology of the death mechanism and the necessity of prevention for Deep Sea Explorations

This paper examines the physiopathology of death in the tragedy of the Titan submersible in the light of knowledge on barotrauma and established forensic literature. It also offers practical views on preventive measures against such public health risks. The aim of the work is to reconstruct from a medico-legal point of view the plausible manner of death considering the location and the high depth in the sea reached by the submersible. The case shows the significant environmental risks related to the marine environment at great depths, such as barotrauma and hypothermia, emphasizing the need to prevent these events with strict and suitable safety measures.