the year is 2018...

In the grand depth of the world's oceans lies the most dangerous and mysterious region on Earth -- Multinational confederations are armed and ready to protect their undersea colonies, farms and mining operations. The governments of the world have created their last great hope: The United Earth/Oceans Organization (UEO). On the front lines of this hostile environment is seaQuest DSV, the largest, fastest, most powerful research submarine ever launched. With her multinational crew she traverses the ocean's depths battling to maintain the fragile peace.