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German Vessel Meteor sails around the Atlantic taking detailed measurements of the ocean floor. (Scientific Research)
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The first deep sea expedition in a tethered sphere known as Bathysphere. They reach a depth of 3,000 feet (Scientific Research)
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Fishermen off the coast of South Africa pull up a five foot fish later identified as Coelacanth which was thought to be extinct. (Scientific Research)
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Several experiments are ran to create an underwater living space for people. Researchers leave the lab for exploration and return to eat, sleep, and relax. (Scientific Research)
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The navy develops a robot to find and retrieve torpedos. Is known as CURV a Cable controlled Underwater Recovery Vehicle.(Military)
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Dr. Silvia Earle sets new record for deepest dive in a suit with a depth of 1,250 feet. (Scientific Research)
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The wreck of the Atocha is found off the coast of the florida keys. Lying at only 55 feet deep it was the largest amount of treasure ever recovered from a ship wreck. (Recreation)
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Argo deploys 3,000 robotic probes throughout the Ocean to monitor Temperature, climate, and sea surface height. (Scientific Research)
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SCientists use modern submersibles to explore the trench. They learn that the trench plays a big role in regulating the earth's climate and chemistry. (Scientific Research)
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Hollywood director James Cameron performs the first solo dive into the trench. he reaches a depth of 35,756 feet and records the bottom for 3 hours before returning up. (Scientific Research)