A Conversation with Ocean Explorer Bob Ballard

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07/03/2009

Jul. 03, 2009

A Conversation with Ocean Explorer Bob Ballard

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In this segment, Ira talks with undersea explorer Robert Ballard about his life and work, both in exploration and education. Ballard is perhaps best known for discovering the wreck of the Titanic and the German battleship Bismarck. However, in his dual roles as an Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society and the President of the Institute for Exploration, Ballard has seen much more of the undersea world than those two finds. We'll hear about the field of undersea archaeology, geological investigations under the waves, and efforts to introduce the oceans to children through programs such as the JASON Project.

Produced by Christopher Intagliata, Associate Senior Producer

Guests

Robert Ballard
President, Institute for Exploration

Explorer-in-Residence, National Geographic Society

Director, Center for Ocean Exploration and Archaeological Oceanography

Graduate School of Oceanography

University of Rhode Island

Jul. 03, 2009