Dr. Evelyn Sims watches her scientific views and her personal life come under increasing scrutiny after her husband's mysterious death at sea. As a female survivor of the tragic event relays her story to the media, Evelyn's concerns of betrayal begin to close in on her. The Coast Guard captain of the ship responding to the accident has suspicions of his own, and he joins forces with Evelyn to uncover the truth that lurks beneath the ocean's waves. Will their efforts be enough to save Evelyn's life and redeem her career? Or will the truth be the very thing that destroys all they've worked for?