World-famous undersea explorer and archeologist returns to ONR roots

		IMAGE: Deep-sea explorer and underwater archaeologist, Dr. Robert Ballard, best known for his historic discovery of the RMS Titanic, speaks to military and civilian personnel at the Office of Naval Research... Click here for more information.

ARLINGTON, Virginia – Perhaps most recognized for recovering the wreck of the RMS TITANIC, deep-sea explorer and underwater archaeologist Robert D. Ballard, Ph.D., returned to his roots at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Navy's premier destination for the best and the brightest to perform cutting-edge research. During Ballard's Feb. 26 visit, he discussed the future of deep sea exploration and its application for the fleet.