Shipwrecks and the tantalizing allure of the sea
Summary
Oceanographer Robert Ballard is known for finding the Titanic shipwreck in 1985, deep under the Atlantic Ocean. He now leads a research vessel called Nautilus that maps the ocean floor, studying shipwrecks and the sea. The article also discusses a book about people who face danger and hardship at sea.Key Facts
- Robert Ballard is an oceanographer who discovered the Titanic wreck in 1985.
- The Titanic lies about 12,000 feet (around 3,700 meters) below the Atlantic Ocean’s surface.
- Ballard’s research vessel, Nautilus, works to map the ocean floor.
- Shipwrecks reveal stories about human vulnerability and survival at sea.
- Sophie Elmhirst wrote a bestselling book called "A Marriage at Sea" about love and shipwreck experiences.
- The article includes interviews with both Robert Ballard and Sophie Elmhirst.
- Mapping the ocean floor helps scientists understand the sea’s history and dangers.
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