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Dr. Robert Ballard is an American oceanographer and explorer renowned for unlocking the mysteries of the deep. Born June 30, 1942, Ballard co-discovered hydrothermal vents and led the historic quest that located the wreck of the Titanic in 1985. He founded the Ocean Exploration Trust to advance education and public engagement with ocean science, bringing the wonders of the sea to classrooms and communities worldwide.

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While Ballard is not a recording artist, his work has inspired generations of scientists, educators, and explorers. His career spans decades of deep-sea expeditions, innovative telepresence programs, and groundbreaking discoveries that continue to shape oceanography today.

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Explore upcoming opportunities to meet or learn from Dr. Ballard, including exhibitions, talks, and live programs connected to the Ocean Exploration Trust and related educational initiatives.

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Upcoming engagements highlight Ballard's ongoing mission to educate and inspire. The 2025 world premiere of Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission opened September 27, 2025 at Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, IL, featuring a traveling exhibition through January 4, 2026. He headlined the America Forward Speaker Series at the same venue on September 27, 2025, and a collaborative concert event, Titanic Live with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, was scheduled for that date. For details and tickets, secure your seats through our trusted, no-fuss process. We’ve got you with straightforward, reliable access to science-forward programming and exhibitions.

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  • Biography and career: Ballard (born June 30, 1942) is an American oceanographer, founder of the Ocean Exploration Trust, and co-discoverer of hydrothermal vents; he’s been a leading figure in deep-sea exploration for decades. He is widely credited with locating the Titanic in 1985 and has since led numerous expeditions and education initiatives. Source: Britannica; URI/GSO pages.
  • Not a musician: There is no public discography or singles for Ballard; his career is in science, exploration, and education, not recorded music. Source: Britannica.
  • Career highlights: Titanic discovery (1985), hydrothermal vent discoveries in the 1970s, founding the JASON Project, leading exploration programs aboard ships like the Nautilus, and shaping telepresence in oceanography. Sources: Britannica; URI GSO page; NOAA/Ocean Exploration references.
  • Social media presence: Ballard’s outreach is supported by Ocean Exploration Trust channels (Nautilus Live), and OET maintains LinkedIn and other social platforms; National Geographic Education and related OET pages reference the organization’s public-facing channels. Sources: Nautilus Live site; OET LinkedIn; National Geographic Education blog.

Upcoming engagements highlight Ballard's ongoing mission to educate and inspire. The 2025 world premiere of Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission opened September 27, 2025 at Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, IL, featuring a traveling exhibition through January 4, 2026. He headlined the America Forward Speaker Series at the same venue on September 27, 2025, and a collaborative concert event, Titanic Live with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, was scheduled for that date. For details and tickets, secure your seats through our trusted, no-fuss process. We’ve got you with straightforward, reliable access to science-forward programming and exhibitions.

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