National Geographic - Bob Ballard An Explorers Life (2021)

He discovered the Titanic, the Bismarck, and dozens of other lost wrecks like the Lusitania and JFK's PT-109. He helped prove the theory of plate tectonics, unearthed newfound forms of life at hydrothermal vents, pioneered the use of deep-diving submersibles, and remotely operated vehicles for undersea exploration. The legendary explorer of Titanic and Lusitania looks back on his life behind his famous exploits and unveils a major new discovery on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Titanic find. Best known for finding the wreck of the Titanic, celebrated adventurer Robert Ballard has a lifetime of stories about exploring the ocean depths. From discovering new extremophile life-forms thriving at 750 degree F hydrothermal vents in 1977 to finding famous shipwrecks including the Bismarck and PT 109, Ballard has made history. Now the captain of E/V Nautilus, a state-of-the-art scientific exploration vessel rigged for research in oceanography, geology, biology, and archaeology,leads young scientists as they map the ocean floor, collect artifacts from ancient shipwrecks, and relay live-time adventures from remote-controlled submersibles to reveal amazing sea life. Now, National Geographic's deep-sea explorer Bob Ballard reveals the inside stories behind his most exciting discoveries while sharing the personal triumphs, challenges and tragedies that led him to them. For the first time, Ballard gets personal, telling the inside stories of his adventures and challenges as a midwestern kid from landlocked Kansas with dyslexia who became an internationally renowned ocean explorer. Here is the definitive story of the danger and discovery, conflict and triumph that make up his remarkable life as one of the world's most celebrated oceanographers.

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