Ep 2. In the Company of Ice and Profit

In the Company of Ice and Profit is the second episode in the third season of seaQuest DSV. In this episode, the seaQuest is sent to investigate a distress signal from a research station in Antarctica. Upon arrival, they discover that the station is under the control of a powerful corporation, and its researchers are being exploited for profit.

Commander Ford is immediately suspicious of the situation and tries to launch an investigation. However, he soon realizes that the corporation has powerful ties within the government and that his hands are tied. Meanwhile, the station's lead scientist, Dr. Shapiro, is using the station's resources to research a highly profitable mineral that could change the global economy.

As the seaQuest crew tries to uncover the truth, they discover that the corporation will stop at nothing to protect their profits, including sabotaging the seaQuest. They also learn that Dr. Shapiro has been pushed to the brink of insanity due to the pressure of his research and the corporation's control.

Captain Hudson must navigate the murky waters of politics and corporate greed as he tries to protect his crew and uncover the truth. In the end, the seaQuest crew must take matters into their own hands and decide what is truly important: profit or the greater good.

In the Company of Ice and Profit is a thrilling episode that highlights the dangers of unchecked corporate power and the importance of standing up for what is right. The tension builds throughout the episode as the seaQuest crew races against the clock to uncover the truth and stop the corporation from causing further harm. Fans of the show will enjoy the complex storyline and the realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by those who stand up against corruption and greed.