Sci-Fi seaQuest DSV

[Tom]

Title: seaQuest DSV

Genre: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

First aired: 1993-09-12

Creator: Rockne S. O'Bannon

Cast: Frank Welker, Edward Kerr, Kathy Evison, Michael DeLuise, Ted Raimi, Don Franklin, Jonathan Brandis, Elise Neal, Michael Ironside

Overview: In the early 21st century, mankind has colonized the oceans. The United Earth Oceans Organization enlists Captain Nathan Bridger and the submarine seaQuest DSV to keep the peace and explore the last frontier on Earth.

 

[Tom]

So its now 2022 and Seaquest DSV happens in 2032.
How close is actual technology to the technology of this show?
Are we really 10 years away from being able to construct and man such vehicles?
Have we explored the oceans as depicted?
Are there underwater facilities like those encountered by the crew?