PBS
Pbs: Lost Liners
Explore this online exhibit on lost ocean liners. Includes the Titanic, Lusitania, Empress of Ireland, Britannic, and the Andrea Doria.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Robert D. Ballard, ph.d.
Biography of Robert Ballard, a trained marine geologist who is famous for discovering the Titanic as well as his work in oceanic research. Today, he is resident of the Institute for Exploration in Mystic, Connecticut; Scientist Emeritus...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Webcast: Live Deep Sea Exploration via E/v Nautilus
Oceanographer Dr. Bob Ballard is interviewed in a webcast to highlight the purpose and experiences of his deep sea explorations. Ballard has teams on a ship studying in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean researching hydrothermal...
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: The Navy Travels Undersea
[Archived Content] Have you ever wondered how it is possible to explore the ocean floor? This interactive site developed by the U.S. Navy answers this and other questions through various activities. Includes a biography of Dr. Ballard.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Robert Ballard 1942
Although best known for finding the wreck of the Titanic, Robert Ballard has also explored oceans, developed submarines, and founded the JASON project. Here you can read about his exciting life. Also includes photos.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: On Exploring the Oceans
Ocean explorer Robert Ballard takes us on a mindbending trip to hidden worlds underwater, where he and other researchers are finding unexpected life, resources, and even new mountains. He makes a case for serious exploration and mapping....
PBS
Underwater Explorer: Bob Ballard
Bob Ballard talks about the technology involved in deep sea exploration.
PBS
Nova Online: Submarines, Secrets and Spies
The companion site to a NOVA program on the role of submarines in the Cold War, this site provides a close-up view of life on a nuclear submarine. In addition, the transcript of the program is available, which details some of the ways...
PBS
Pbs Meet Bob Ballard
Geologist, chemist and oceanographer. Learn about this fascinating man that found the Titanic, the Bismark and a lot of other sunken ships.
Other
Institute for Exploration: Dr. Bob Ballard
A biography of Dr. Bob Ballard written by the Institute for Exploration.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Robert Ballard
This resource provides information about the marine biologist Robert Ballard, who discovered the most famous wreck of the twentieth century - the Titanic.