Here and Now - Ocean Explorer Robert Ballard

17 January
2009

Here and Now - Ocean Explorer Robert Ballard

[Science and Technology] [Environment] [History]

Perhaps best known for his discovery of the shipwrecked Titanic, Robert Ballard has spent his life searching the oceans for new discoveries, both archeological and biological.

Ballard played an instrumental role in pushing for the development of underwater craft to explore the ocean's floor. Using the deep sea submersible ALVIN, Ballard and a team of researchers from Wood Hole Oceanographic Institute discovered an ecosystem thriving around deep sea thermal vents. Until then it was thought that photosynthesis---or the process in which plants turn sunlight into energy-- was the basis of life. But the organisms discovered at the hydrothermal vents had no access to sunlight. Instead they relied on chemicals to make energy.

Ballard's passion for underwater exploration soon turned to shipwrecks. He helped find and record the images of such lost ships as the Lusitania, the German battleship Bismarck and others.

The San Diego native played an instrumental role in helping create a new way to search underwater. Instead of using submersibles, Ballard helped create a system that allows researchers above water to control cameras and other tools to view life thousands of miles below the ocean surface. That technology is the foundation for a new initiative that allows scientists on land to study the ocean from thousands of miles away--using fiber optic cables to transmit real time images and data.

Ballard is in the valley for a special appearance at the Mesa Arts Center as part of a National Geographic speaker series Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Posted by Paul Atkinson - Here and Now Producer at 11:00 | Comments (4) | Trackbacks (102)

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Re: Here and Now - Ocean Explorer Robert Ballard

Hello Dr. Ballard,

I heard that the late adventurer Steve Fossett was planning to dive to the bottom of the Marianas Trench in a purpose built submarine.

Can you tell us anything about the submarine that was being built, and of any future plans you are aware of to explore the deepest part of the ocean?

Thanks!
Dennis

Posted by: Dennis at January 14,2009 10:28

Re: Here and Now - Ocean Explorer Robert Ballard

Dr. Ballard, would you let us know what is the status of your underwater exploration of the Black Sea?.....and what have you discovered so far?

Posted by: David at January 14,2009 11:10

Re: Here and Now - Ocean Explorer Robert Ballard

I am far beyond my youth (54) and I would love to serve on a research vessel. Is this a crazy dream at my elderly state? If not, where would I start?

Posted by: Debbie at January 14,2009 11:23

Re: Here and Now - Ocean Explorer Robert Ballard

Robert Ballard has been one my son's Heros for years. SeanRobert made us aware of Dr. Ballard when he was in 1st grade and had the opportunity of meeting Dr. Ballard twice. Once at the Science Center and once in HAWAII for Jason XII. Dr. Ballard had made science an ART that every child should be blessed with. He also inspired our son to become a Naval Officer. As a senior in High School now SeanRobert is still Inducing students to the Jason Project. Thank you for your interest in the education of our Children Dr. Ballard. REBB JACOBY

Posted by: REBB Jacoby at January 14,2009 11:30

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