"I am an explorer and mapmaker," Ballard says, continuing to push the boundaries of what is known about the 70% of our planet that lies underwater.
Served 30 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Commander. Bob Ballard: An Explorer's Life
His discovery was made possible by revolutionary "telepresence" technology—unmanned, camera-equipped robots like and Jason that allowed him to see the seafloor without being physically present in a submersible. Beyond the "Rusty Old Boat" "I am an explorer and mapmaker," Ballard says,