underwater exploration

A nineteenth-century science fiction tale of an electric submarine, its eccentric captain, and undersea world, which anticipated many of the scientific achievements of the twentieth century.

Presents the story of the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck and of Ballard's rediscovery and study of the sunken ship.

Traces the history of undersea exploration from the work of Matthew Fontaine Maury, who developed maps and charts for mariners, to the establishment of seafloor habitats for human beings.

Describes the 1977 journey of the submersible ship Alvin, in which three explorers saw, for the first time, the strange marine life that dwells in hydrothermal vents and other mysteries of the deep sea.

Chronicles the experiences Pat Iampietro and his team of scientists had while deep-sea diving under the Antarctic ice.

Describes how underwater machines explore the seabed and conduct experiments, check cables and pipelines, and perform rescue missions.

Captured by the mysterious Captain Nemo, professor Aronnax witnesses the exploration of the Nautilus, the remarkable submarine Nemo has invented.

Examines the achievements of the 20th century marine geologist best known for his exploration of the wreck of the Titanic.

Introduces some of the creatures that live on the bottom of the sea, discusses how scientists study these animals, and describes an underwater expedition in the Caribbean.